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Infantry armour and weapons, 17th century
Infantry armour and weapons, 17th century. Breastplate, musket, arquebus, sabre, sword, halberd, helmet and lance. Copperplate engraving by N.C. Goodnight from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812
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Antiquities Armor Armour Arquebus Breastplate Francis Grose Halberd Infantry Lance Musket Respecting Sabre Stockdale Weapons
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This 17th century image, a copperplate engraving by N.C. Goodnight from Francis Grose's "Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army," published in London by Stockdale in 1812, showcases an impressive array of infantry armor and weapons. The meticulously detailed engraving transports us back in time to an era of warfare marked by intricate armor designs and formidable weapons. At the center of the composition, a heavily armored infantryman stands tall, his musket slung over his shoulder. He wears a breastplate, meticulously crafted from overlapping metal plates, secured by a gorget and pauldron. A helmet, adorned with a crest, shields his head, while a sabre and sword are sheathed at his side. To his left, a soldier wields a halberd, a versatile weapon combining a polearm with a cutting edge and a hook on the opposite end. Another soldier, armed with a lance, stands at the ready, his weapon poised for thrusting. In the background, a musketeer takes aim with his arquebus, the smoke from a previous discharge still lingering in the air. This engraving offers a glimpse into the complex world of 17th century military tactics and technology, revealing the intricacies of infantry armor and weaponry during a time when battles were won and lost on the strength of these essential tools. The meticulous detail and historical accuracy make this image a must-have for any military history enthusiast or collector.
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