Belonging to Holy Roman Empire Archduke Maximilian I, the aim of this armor was not merely to protect, but to impress. Portions of an Armor for the Joust of Peace of Maximilian I, German ...

Most of the elements of this armor were made together, forming a single suit. The lower legs contain some modern restorations. The helmet is believed to be the work of the esteemed Augsburg armorer, ...

Dressed in a full suit of armor, Maximilian (reigned 1486– 1519) stands among an array of helmets and weaponry. He holds a sword in one hand and a cannonball in the other, indicating both knightly ...