Bidspirit auction | Scarce Medieval Armour Rondel Besagew,

Scarce Medieval Armour Rondel Besagew, 17th c. - European medieval element of plate armour Rondel Besagew also spelled Besagues for plate armour of the 16th - 17th century. Hinged over the exposed section of chainmail between the arm and breastplate. Hammered from a single sheet of steel with an embossed center spike, riveted to the border, and with an old (The John Woodman Higgins Armory Inc. Worchester MASS.) Brass tag. 6” W Ex-Southern California Collection, Ex-Thomas Del Mar, Ex-John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum Collection Inv # (1445)