A German Cod-Piece From A Black And White Armour, Mid-Late 16th Century
A German Cod-Piece From A Black And White Armour
Mid-Late 16th Century
Made of two pieces of blackened steel, the flat front embossed with a circular petalled device and with recessed turned border, flanged inner edge, a metal stud for attachment at the top with spring catch, and decorated overall with etched running foliage, waved borders and dots
12.7 cm. high
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A German Cod-Piece From A Black And White Armour
Mid-Late 16th Century
Made of two pieces of blackened steel, the flat front embossed with a circular petalled device and with recessed turned border, flanged inner edge, a metal stud for attachment at the top with spring catch, and decorated overall with etched running foliage, waved borders and dots
12.7 cm. high