Breastplate, owned by the Lairds of Grant, later Earls of Seafield

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This iron breastplate is one of a number of items from an almost unique survival, the family armoury of the Lairds of Grant, later Earls of Seafield, who were based in Speyside. It dates from the mid 17th century.

The left side of the breastplate bears the indentation of a bullet - made by the manufacturer to demonstrate the quality of the breastplate.

The Seafield armoury also includes a field gun, swords, a targe, pistols and a fine collection of long guns.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-897-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LNA 58
• Date: Mid 17th century
  
• Material: Breastplate
  
• Dimensions: 464 mm L x 382 mm W x 190 mm D
  
• What: Breastplate
  
• Subject: Arms and armour, Seafield Collection (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Seafield Collection
  
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• Description: Breastplate
  
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