A RARE TURKISH ARM DEFENCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY formed of a low medially-ridged tapering main-plate, decorated over much of its surface with large brass scrolls (small losses), fitted with two slender side-plates, the principle borders studded with gilt-brass flower-shaped rivets, retaining its original mail hand-defence of small riveted links, studded with further gilt-brass rivets, and the inside with much of its original buff leather lining (small losses) 59cm; 23 1/4in overall Three related arm defences formerly in the Tьrckische Kammer of the Markgraves of Baden-Baden and Baden-Durlach are preserved in the Badisches Landesmuseum, Karlsruhe. See footnote to previous lot and E. Petrasch et al 1991, pp. 91-93 .
Early, 17C. Turkish Bazu Band (Hand Armor) with the St. Irene Armory Mark
This arm guard, also know as Bazu Band is Turkish, early 17 C. or earlier. Simple construction but very well made. 13 Ѕ inches long, faceted face marked with the mark of St. Irene armory from Istanbul. Mail constructed cover for the fingers all with riveted rings. Very good condition to age. Few holes and old repairs on the steel. The mail fingers cover is probably a later addition and may be cut from an old mail shirt.
