Is this breastplate an excavated find? It seems to have quite deep pitting all over on the front and the shape is a bit unclear. Interesting to see the strap fastenings as this gives an idea how the piece was worn. I recommend you put some mineral oil on it to prevent rusting. You seem to have done a good job of removing the yellowing varnish.
It almost looks like something you’d imagine a sapper wearing when removing mines.
Last edited by Victrix; 8th September 2019 at 03:47 PM.
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