15th century mechanical breastplate - photo

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.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...254#post169184
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...373#post166017
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...131#post165103
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...770#post156008
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...957#post183893

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.