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A work made of steel, brass, gilding, and leather.

Gorget

1620/50

German

Germany

Light cavalrymen and officers on foot increasingly wore large gorgets in place of full breast and backplates. Often paired with a heavy buff-leather coat, these effectively protected the wearer’s neck and heart from heavy sword cuts or thrusts. This well-preserved example retains its original blue-black finish and leather lining.

Steel, brass, gilding, and leather

Applied Arts of Europe