A short chapter on that decadent type of continental armour classed under the general heading Of Pisan, so called from the town in Northern Italy chiefly responsible for its large output - The smart but cheap reach-me-down armour used throughout the continent in the last quarter of the xvith century - The make of this particular type Of armour varying in quality according to the workshops where it was produced - The master of this particular school, Pompeo della Cesa - Certain suits and half suits that may come from his hand - The richness Of the colour effect of the decoration Mops and Brooms engraving - A suit in the Armoury at Malta.

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