An English helmet and cuirass, mid-17th century The skull of the lobster-tailed burgonet forged in two pieces, the pivoted, three-bar visor tapering to a point and opening on a hinge (with an old repair, the blackening of later date). The one-piece, riveted neck guard turned at the edge. Two replaced cheek pieces with six perforations for hearing, the leathering replaced, remnants of the original textile lining. Height 31 cm. Includes a cuirass with a bullet-proof breastplate, a shot strike mark on the right-hand side and two fastening bolts for the chinscales. The lighter backplate (possibly associated) with turned edges and remnants of the original leather lining. The chinscales replaced. Height approx. 31 and 33 cm respectively. A magnificent suit of composite armour.Condition: III +