EditorialDefense of the Bomsterzijl ramp, medal awarded to the defenders, Silver medal. Front: Bomsterzijl redoubt inside inscription, above inscription. Reverse: inscription between two coats of arms., Bomsterzijl, anonymous, Friesland, 1581, silver (metal), s...
EditorialShoulder or Knee Defense, probably 15th?17th century, Tibetan or Mongolian, Leather, iron, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Armor for Man.
EditorialSociety for the Defense of the Christian Religion, Medal awarded to Allard Hulshoff, Silver Medal. Obverse: illuminated by a radiant all-seeing eye, Truth is depicted as a veiled woman with shield and anchor between rocks of the centuries, in which ref...
EditorialShoulder or Knee Defense, probably 15th?17th century, Tibetan or Mongolian, Leather, iron, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Armor for Man.
EditorialHelmet, second half 16th century, Istanbul, Turkish, Steel, gold, copper alloy, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4.3 oz. (1482.7 g), Helmets, This example was originally fitted with a brim and a sliding nasal bar, cheek piece...
EditorialPate Defense, ca. 1545?50, probably Augsburg, German, probably Augsburg, Steel, gold, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6 oz. (1077 g), Helmets.