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Henry II’s Parade Armour Is Basically a Renaissance Artwork You Can Wear

This French royal armour is covered in embossed and inlaid decoration — classical figures, mythical creatures, foliage and Henry II's crescent emblem. The level of ornament turns defensive equipment into one of the most elaborate surviving objects of court spectacle. Source: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24671 Henry II’s Parade Armour Is Basically a Renaissance Artwork You Can Wear Made by French armourers for Henry II Where France / New York collection Source checked the link still resolves 19 Sep 2026
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