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 skull-piece by an iron strap and screw nut, the lower edge of the helmet being turned under to form a hollow tube which fits upon the out-turned edge of the top of the gorget, ensuring a free rotatory movement of the head. There is an additional head-piece with this half suit in the shape of a small pear-shaped cabasset.

Reputed to have been made for Philip Emmanuel of Savoy. North Italian, early XVIIth century. A 360, Royal Armoury, Madrid

Reputed to have been made for the Infantado Fernando, son of Philip III. North Italian, early XVIIth century. B 18, Royal Armoury, Madrid

A great many full-sized suits exist fashioned in northern Italy, which in the shape of their plates follow almost exactly the lines of this little harness; some are complete to the knee, whilst others terminate at the tassets. We can say unhesitatingly that they are all ugly in outline and poor in workmanship: though they are rich in general effect by reason of their profusely etched and gilded surfaces. A most excellent example of such a make of