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This composite armour is made up of parts made in South Germany between c.1510-20, and reflected the status of its wearer as part of a military elite. By the 16th century the improved craftsmanship of western European plate armour had made shields unnecessary on the battlefield. It consists of an armet (closed helmet), a collar, aContinue reading “Armour for horse and rider, early 16th century”