2533 - A German cuirassier's armor, circa 1620, with later replacements

A German cuirassier's armor, circa 1620, with later replacements Historicist cuirassier helmet with a two-piece calotte, featuring an iron plume holder riveted to the nape. Upturned, tapered eye shield with a beaded bar visor. Upturned chin guard with two locking hooks; riveted collar plates with a beaded and laced edge. Imperial orb mark stamped on the neck guard. A slightly beaded collar that opens at the hinge, with a beaded neckline. Full arm armor with large, multi-layered shoulders and closed arm tubes. Heavily beaded breastplate with a slight tapul and visible hammered finish. Movable, beaded arm inserts with edges strongly folded inward. An attached belly band. Back plate with beaded edges and double lining perforations all around. Historicist additions include ten-fold-embossed upper leg plates with heavily arched knee bosses. The lower section is removable. Leather covering has been replaced; some areas are damaged. Metal surfaces are partially pitted. Height approx. 132 cm. Decorative cuirass armor from the early 17th century, assembled from old parts, with additions from the Historicist period. Condition: II–III