Buff Jerkin of Hendrik Casimir I
Casimir was wearing this buff jerkin when he was shot from his horse in 1640. The thick leather could repel blows from a sword or dagger, but not bullets. This is why soldiers often wore an iron cuirass over it – if only Hendrik had! He died from his injury one week later. The bullet hole and the cuts to free him from the jerkin are still clear to see.
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Buff Jerkin of Hendrik Casimir I
Casimir was wearing this buff jerkin when he was shot from his horse in 1640. The thick leather could repel blows from a sword or dagger, but not bullets. This is why soldiers often wore an iron cuirass over it – if only Hendrik had! He died from his injury one week later. The bullet hole and the cuts to free him from the jerkin are still clear to see.
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Casimir was wearing this buff ...... jerkin are still clear to see.
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Toen Hendrik Casimir in 1640 v ...... rijd, zijn nog goed zichtbaar.
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NG-NM-1100
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Rijksmuseum
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Buff Jerkin of Hendrik Casimir I
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Kolder van Hendrik Casimir I
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1630 - 1640
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1630 - 1640
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height 62 cm
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hoogte 62 cm
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Collectie: wapens & militaria
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second quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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