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19 Sep 2026
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
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Found at metmuseum.org · The Met marks this object image Public Domain and makes Open Access public-domain images available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee. Credit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art is recommended.
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