Backplate mid 17th c.
One piece rounded over the back and shaped to the shoulder blades. Neck, arms and lower edge with plain inward turned rolls. Rolls with parallel incised lines. Unmarked. Remains of later shoulder and waist straps. The plain neck is designed to be used with a gorget. This style of backplate usually forms part of a pikeman's armor. Lightly oxidized. Center near the waist with two later internal loops that would have been used to secure the piece to the wall.
Measurements: Weight: 3 pounds 10 ounces (1645g). Thickness: .038-.055 in.( primarily .0450 - .050). It is more consistently close to .050 than most similar pieces.
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