Vintage Pictures Of Breastplates. Editorial Image

Harmworth`s Universal Encyclopedia 1940s. Breastplate - worn by French cuirassiers, English Lifeguard officer`s breastplate, Spanish 16th century breastplate with pattern in silver relief, breastplate of precious stones representing the twelve tribes which were worn by Jewish high priest. A breastplate or chestplate is a device worn over the torso to protect it from injury, as an item of religious significance, or as an item of status. A breastplate is sometimes worn by mythological beings as a distinctive item of clothing.