Lot 187:
A VERY RARE OTTOMAN KRUG CUIRASS ARMOR
Description
The armor of the sipahis, the elite Ottoman heavy cavalrymen, wrought entirely of steel and comprising a complete cuirass with characteristic circular central plate connected by riveted mail to five surrounding plates, the uppermost with semicircular opening for the neck, together with its matching backplate and rare gorget with raised collar and shoulder plates. The central plate embellished with radiating flutes around a raised disk, and incised at the center with the St. Irene’s arsenal mark. The surrounding plates retaining the original copper lining rivets together with remains of the lining and straps. 15th century. Substantial pitting and corrosion. Overall height 54.5cm./ 21 ½ inches. Condition III. STAND NOT INCLUDED
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