Surrender of the Elector of Saxony, ca. 1560–70, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, gold, silver, D. at center, 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 23 in. (58.4 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 10 oz. (3900.9 g), Shields, This is an unusual example of armor that is embossed with a contemporary scene rather than one from ancient history, mythology, or the Bible. The shield depicts the surrender of Prince-Electory Johann Friedrich of Saxony (1503–1554) to Emperor Charles V (reigned 1519–56) after the battle of Mühlberg on April 24, 1547
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Surrender, Elector, Saxony, ca, 1560–70, Milan, Italian, Steel, gold, silver, D, center, 2 3/4, 7 cm, Diam, 23, 58.4, Wt, 8 lb, 10 oz, 3900.9 g, Shields, unusual example, armor, embossed, contemporary scene, ancient history, mythology, Bible, shield depicts, surrender, Prince-Electory Johann Friedrich, 1503–1554, Emperor Charles, V, reigned 1519–56, battle, Mühlberg, April 24, 1547
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