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Fig. 1024. The other part of the great suit of armour made for King Henry VIII
Probably of French make, about 1540. The poitrel and croupière of the horse armour are associated. Tower of London, Class II, No. 8
and there is a full and high gorget. The arms are complete, furnished with ample pauldrons which have upright neck-guards. There is a large tilting gauntlet on the left hand. The breastplate, which is slightly globose and of huge girth, is fitted with holes for the attachment of the tilting lance-rest, and with a staple in front to fasten the grand guard. To the breastplate are attached the taces and tassets. There is the backplate, with the garde-de-*
