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Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor
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Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor

This example has a contemporary great helm that is composed of 5 pieces riveted together. There is a brass accent piece riveted to the front with Fleur-de-Lis shaped ends. There is a contemporary 4 in 1 pattern chainmail coif under the helm. The well formed gorget is attached to the pavldrons with Almain rivets making a one piece assembly. An unidentified mark in the form of a cross in a shield is on the lower lame on both sides. The last 4 to 5 lames are modern. There is a 4 in 1 pattern chainmail hauberk underneath the white cloth tabard with a sewn on red Maltese cross. There are very well constructed Gothic style mitten gauntlets with pierced heart decoration. The contemporary Almain rivet cuisses are riveted to the greaves which have sabatons. With a red leather belt, a brown leather belt from which hangs a unique trident main gauche with braded wire grip. The crusader is holding modern hand and a hale sword. On a wooden base. Stands 7 feet tall.

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Very good overall. The helm is very good with an artificial patina. The gorget is good with scattered minor pitting, some cracks and replaced lames. The chainmail is very good. The main gauche and sword have an artificial patina. The cuisses, greaves and sabatons are very good.