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Late 17th Century Pikeman's Armour
Images copyright © Graham K Cook. Click on the entry for a larger version
Description
A Pikeman's back and breastplate from around 1660 of the pattern used during the English Civil War. It also shows the hinged plates which would have covered the wearer's lower abdomen and upper leg area. Also the the left can be seen a Lobster helm and to the right a standard Morion.
Location
Taken at the York Castle Museum, York, England, 2003
