Most of the components of this suit of field armor appear to be circa late 16th century Italian with German/French influences. The edges of the helmet and most of the armor components have rolled and slightly roped borders. The close helmet is nearly identical to two different examples referenced out of the Allen Antiques collection, viewable online, that are both mentioned as being 1580 dated Italian, and features a one-piece skull, pointed visor with eye slit divide at the center and pointed lifting peg on the right, upper and lower bevors both secured by hooks, and breath holes on the right of the upper bevor. Breastplate with central crease which droops to form a peascod at the waist, marked "G" on the lower right and "P" on the lower left, and large yellow letters "P. 4." painted inside. Fingered gauntlets, bear-paw feet. Period replaced leather. Mounted on a stained wooden base. Stands 6 foot 3 inches tall with the base, and the suit with helmet mounted stand at just under 5 foot 6 inches tall from bottom of foot to top of helmet. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

The armor is good overall with scattered minor pitting, some cracks and some oxidation. The period replaced leather is also in good condition with some slight aging. This is an impressive suit of early armor that would make a fine addition to any arms and armor collection!