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 of the closest scrutiny. Note especially the gigantic pauldrons with their rectangular forms covering the shoulder blades, composed apparently of only three plates, below the lower edge of which appears the largely circumfranced sleeve of the chain mail shirt. Even on these great pauldrons, which are placed over the full pleated surcoat, there is on the left side attached an additional grand garde. To our modern eyes the head-piece, a huge-brimmed straw hat, lends a touch of humour to the otherwise dignified appearance of the saint.

Showing the portrait of Farinata degli Uberti in Milanese armour of early XVth century fashion

Showing a portrait of Pippo Spano in Milanese armour of early XVth century fashion

Although not painted until 1505 what could more closely resemble the Berne suit (Fig. 213, page 179) than the armour of St. Francis or Nicholas, in the picture, "The Virgin and Child between two Saints," by dei Zaganelli,