Tasset mid 16th c.
For the right leg. Constructed of 6 plates. The top 3 plates cut out at the crotch. The crotch edge of the top two and the lower edge of the bottom plate with inward turned roped rolls. The roll on the lower plate nicely tapered and the roping changing direction at the center. Three original buckles on the top plate to secure it to the fauld. The buckles and buckle mount plates decorated with stamped decoration. It appears that the lateral buckle is in its original position, the other two have been moved over time - likely to fit with different strap confituations for different breastplate/faulds. Plates connected by sliding rivets laterally and leathers centrally and medially. Leathers probably working life. There are rivets at the lateral edge for an additional narrow leather strip. The bottom roll turned over wire. The plates with a central crease and the upper edges with a filed bevel. I do not see any sign of mounts for a strap to secure the tasset to the leg. This is normal for short tassets, but long tassets tend to have been secured - this may be an in between style. Painted internally in red/orange paint 2009.6.95.
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