Tassets from a Pikeman's armour 1640
Formed of one piece with simulated lames. One a good modern copy.
Measurements: 12 1/4 in. wide at the bottom, 11 in. roll-to-roll at the top, 8 5/8 in. tall at the outside7 1/2 in. tall at the inside (measured just before the cut off corner).
Thickness: the right (authentic) one is .050-.065, most commonly about .060 in., the left (modern) one is app. .028 in.
Weight: right 1 pound 7.8 ounces (675 g), left 14.2 ounces (405 g).
If you have any questions, please send them to Wade Allen
This site last updated Mon Dec 27 11:29:14 EST 2021