Bidspirit auction | Armour Gorget Plate Element, 16th

Armour Gorget Plate Element, 16th C. - European armour gorget plate lame or element of a close helm with lightly embossed detailing. 16th century period. Painted to the interior with white numerals ”828” in gothic text. Appears to be a lower most lame of a close helm, probably for the rear of helm. Size 8 1/2” W x 5 3/4” L Ex-California Private Arms and Armour Collection, Ex-Higgins Armoury Museum Condition: good with some pitting typical of age and use