Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Weapons and Warfare - Neck Guards



Neck Collars - Halsberge Neck Collars - Halsberge
Neck collars (Halsberge) of the 15th-16th century. This piece supported the whole of harness.
Gorget With Pauldrons Attached Gorget With Pauldrons Attached
Gorget (throat collar) with pauldrons attached from end of 16th century.
High Placcate High Placcate
High placcate or volant-piece. 15th-16th century. Museum of Dresden.
Volant Piece From Set Of Tilting Armor Volant Piece From Set Of Tilting Armor
Volant piece with placcate, pauldrons and elbow-pieces, from a set of tilting armor belonging to the end of the 15th century. From Renné Collection at Constance.
Great Chin Guard Great Chin Guard
Great chin guard. 15th-16th century. From Nieuwerkerke Collection.
Volant Piece Volant Piece
Volant piece from Meyrick Collection.
Halfchin Guard Halfchin Guard
Halfchin guard of the end of 15th century.
Plated Chin Guard And Gorget Plated Chin Guard And Gorget
Plated chin-guard and gorget of German workmanship. Used in the end of the 15th century and was worn with the salade. From Nieuwerkerke Collection.
15th Century Gorget With Sleeves In Chain Mail 15th Century Gorget With Sleeves In Chain Mail
15th century gorget with sleeves in chain mail. From Dresden Museum.
Collar Of Buff Coat Collar Of Buff Coat
Collar in russet steel belonging to a buff coat.