Italian export breastplate 1480 inv. num. A.1968.10
Interior of the breastplate focusing on the fauld. The fauld is being held fully extended. We can see pitting, delaminations, smooth hammer work (typical on thinner material) and a single notch near the center of each plate. These notches are usually described as assembly marks. They would help keep the matching parts together when making multiple similar pieces.
This image was taken during a study session of a few pieces in storage at the Glasgow Museums in May 2026. This image is available for study purposes only. It is provided with kind permission of the Glasgow Museums . Any request for reproduction or commercial rights should be directed to the Glasgow Museums . Issues with photography are the fault of the photographer, Wade Allen, and not in any way the fault of the Glasgow Museums .
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