A Duplex Breastplate, 17th Century.

A Very Scarce Duplex Breastplate, 17th Century. With raised neck and medial ridge terminating in a blunt point at the waist, which dips down to the centre and has a narrow flange. The neck and arms have plain curved openings, at either side of the chest are mushroom headed studs for fastening the shoulder straps, at the waist are two flat iron belt hooks.