The Parade Armour of Henry II of France, now in Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is believed to date from c 1553–55 and its decoration is attributed to the French goldsmith and engraver Étienne Delaune. Designed for use in pageantry, the armour was fashioned of gold, silver and steel and with leather and red velvet trimmings.It was created for Henry II of France as ceremonial wear; the figures embossed on the breastplate and back are intended to reflect his military achievements.
I love the object, as I can see the humans behind it… I can see the King bearing these objects with pride.. I can see all the hands of the people who made it… amazing history!
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Marija Bukurov he did fight in battle and he actually died as a result of getting a splinter in his eye during a jousting contest.
Unless you 782 gear looks like the above, don’t talk to me about the old Corps. 🙂
The Parade Armour of Henry II of France, now in Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is believed to date from c 1553–55 and its decoration is attributed to the French goldsmith and engraver Étienne Delaune. Designed for use in pageantry, the armour was fashioned of gold, silver and steel and with leather and red velvet trimmings.It was created for Henry II of France as ceremonial wear; the figures embossed on the breastplate and back are intended to reflect his military achievements.
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Needs polishing
wow!
Awesome I’ve seen it up close 🤩 – lots of photos that day
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When you want armor and a weapon but never use it once
A mace!’
nice not thrilling but nice…
Didn’t he die from an infection from a splinter in the eye he recieved during a jousting competition at his daughters wedding?
It seems quite heavy, so I guess Henry needed a man or two to carry them 😉
The detail on the helmet!
Obviously, Henry was never on the battlefield.
I love the object, as I can see the humans behind it… I can see the King bearing these objects with pride.. I can see all the hands of the people who made it… amazing history!