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Bishop's Mantle (Cape)
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Chain mail capes known as "bishop's mantles" were popular with German mercenary foot soldiers between about 1500 and 1550. They were often worn as the only element of armor.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineBishop's Mantle (Cape), c. 1520–30. European (German or Swiss?), early 16th century. Riveted steel (some brass) rings; reinforced collar; overall (display): 55.9 x 53.3 x 27.9 cm (22 x 21 x 11 in.); laid flat: 95.8 cm (37 11/16 in.); diameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1921.1256
