Breastplate for comments

Victrix · 8th September 2019, 01:39 PM

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.

8th September 2019, 01:39 PM	#4
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 685	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.