~ WW1 German Trench Armour ~
The original set is comprised of a breast plate with hook over shoulders and three lower panels held together with string.
~ History Of The Armour ~
To protect their soldiers from incoming fire and shrapnel on the front line, the German Army developed armour to provide greater protection. They were made from a mix of nickel and silicon, the armour had an articulated design and consisted of a single main chest plate with three smaller articulated plates beneath it for flexibility. The armour was designed to fit over a soldier's uniform and provide protection to the chest, abdomen and groin.
Although the armour provided additional protection, it was too heavy to be used by assault units and had mainly been used by machine gunners and snipers. Nevertheless, the German Army issued nearly half a million vests to its soldiers during the war.
~ Condition ~
Apart from age pitting to the metal the set is in good order.
~ Dimensions ~
The breast plate is 41 cm (16 inches) across and 79 cm (31 inches) in length.
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