15th century mechanical breastplate - photo

[Altair]

15th century mechanical breastplate of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. Designed to eject a breast-mounted shield over the jouster's head if hit with a lance.




Previously:

16th century Henry VIII field armor - photo
Renaissance embossed armor - photo
16th century ornate armor - photo
Engraved medieval armor - photos
1512 child's armor - photo

[Dry Creek Smithing]

I would love to see that in action. WATHING NOT WEARING IT! I have had opertunity to watch jousting in person and it was quite impressive! I would not want to be receiving end of a lance.