Antique 16th Century European Arm Armour Rerebrace
Authentic antique 16th century (1500-1590 AD) European upper arm defense armor (Rerebrace) and elbow defense (Couter) for the right arm, formed of hand-forged iron plates with a visible forging structure, including a large central plate with three plates above and three plates below. The main edges with inward turns, hand incised with a raised pattern and incised with two central vertical lines.
Pins with domed heads secure all plates, and the leather straps secure the three upper plates at the back.
Approximate measurements:
Overall length: 41 cm (16.14 inches)
Width at the widest point: 15 cm (5.91 inches)
WEIGHT: 765 grams (1.69 lb.)
CONDITION: Signs of usage and wear: the outer surface slightly pitted, the interior rusted with some corroded through spots with minor snaps. All of this can be an aspect from an old combat armor that is over 400 years old.
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