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From the William Fagan Premier Collection

Forged iron, 17 3/8” diameter domed form with rolled and roped edge. The center with floral quatrefoil and tapered diamond section spike. The surface with an original light hammer finish, originally blued. The inside edge with rivets securing gussets to the back which anchor the original scalloped leather edge over the original doe skin liner. Both original arm straps or loops intact. Its weight, 3:15, is consistent with its early origin when firearms were not effective.

This example is the best-preserved shield of its type we have seen in 50 plus years experience and well worthy of being published. It hung in a castle in Veneto (the region surrounding Venice) until about forty years ago when the heir to the castle, a count, removed it to his home in Milan. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Stock Number: FNS9397

$13,800.00

or $1,150.00 for 12 months. (How?)

Certificate of Authenticity

All items purchased from Faganarms are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future reference.

Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.

EXTRAORDINARY ITALIAN HORSEMAN’S SHIELD C.1550

Extended Payment Plans

Faganarms offers two types of payment plans to help you purchase this special piece for your collection.

Standard Payment Plan (4 Months)

For orders totaling $100 or more, our Standard Payment Plan is available to all of our customers. The total is split into 4 equal payments with the first payment required as a deposit. The balance will be due within 4 months, and your order will be shipped to you upon receipt of the final payment.

Pay just $3,450.00 today with 3 additional monthly payments of $3,450.00.

Extended Payment Plan (12 Months)

For orders totaling $600 or more, our Extended Payment Plan is available to all of our customers. The total is split into 12 equal monthly payments, with the first months payment being required as a deposit.

Pay just $1,150.00 today with 11 additional monthly payments of $1,150.00.

All payment plans are extended as a courtesy to our customers with no interest or fees.
It's important that the payment schedule be followed. Your order will be shipped upon receipt of final payment.

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