Reproduction Gothic Armor: Gorget Pin

1913.09.0002M

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Artifact Identification Reproduction Gothic Armor: Gorget Pin   (1913.09.0002M)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Body Armor
Artist/Maker Ernst Schmidt, maker of reproductions of arms and armor. This item was purchased from Ernst Schmidt and can thus be assumed to be a reproduction.
Geographic Location
Period Renaissance, Gothic
Date Late 15th century
Culture German
Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 8.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.8 cm
Weight 68 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Steel,
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Riveting, Forming

Research Remarks

Description

Photo of item appears in the catalog from Ernst Schmidt, republished by Mowbray in Arms and Armor from the Atelier of Ernest Schmidt, Munich. Page 75, Plate 36.

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Mowbray, E. Andrew, Arms and Armor from the Atelier of Ernest Schmidt, Munich; Providene, Rhode Island, 1967.

Buckler, John, and John McKay. A History of Western Society. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1979.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction Yes, Reproduction made in 1913.

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