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| '''The Avant Armour''', in the ] in ], is one of the oldest near-complete armours in the world. It is in almost perfect condition. It is named after the repeating inscription on the breastplate - ''avant'', meaning "forward!". The armour was made in about 1440-45 for a member of the Matchs family of ].<ref>{{cite book |last=Fallows |first=Noel |year=2010 |title=Jousting in Medieval and Renaissance Iberia |publisher=] |page=72 |isbn=9781843835943}}</ref> | |||
| The Avant armour was made in ], one of medieval Europe's most famous armour-making cities. This armour is perfectly formed and beautiful to look at. Like all armours of this quality, the Avant armour is also covered in armourer's marks - 51 in total - the signatures of the skilled craftsmen who made it. The armour would have provided excellent protection. | |||
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