Decorative wrought iron knight's armor. Historicizing, detailed knight's armour on a wooden frame and base. Helmet with neck crest, hinged visor and neck guard. Chest armor with arm cuirasses and plate apron. Tubes for the upper and lower arm, as well as diechlings, knee tiles and leg tubes. Etched decoration with stylized leaf tendrils, partly dragon heads, and horsemen as well as a stylized coat of arms. Overall height 190 cm. Decorative wrought iron knight's armour with etched decoration on a pedestal. German. 20th century.

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