French warrior of the 13th century from a champlevé enamel on copper, in high relief, 4 inches in height, in the collection of M. le Comte de Nieuwerkerke. It is alternately enamelled in blue and gilt and in shades of citron and orange. The sword-guard has the two ends turned towards the point of the sword, the helm is crested, the armour covered with the Waffenrock and the horse is caparisoned.
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