Presented in this lot is a Vintage French Cap-à-Pie Full-Size Suit of Armor with Close Helm, Shield and Carlos V Sword, on a wooden stand. This impressive steel head to toe suit displays brass Fleur de Lis on the gorget as well as both tassets. The close helm opens smoothly and easily. A rampant lion is embossed on the shield and it appears in various European coats of arms, signifying noble, royal, or defiant, strength-focused attributes. The "rampant" stance is distinct from other heraldic poses, such as "passant" (walking) or "couchant" (lying), making it the most active and combative lion posture. Fleur-de-lis, stylized emblem or device much used in ornamentation and, particularly, in heraldry, long associated with the French crown. This suit of armor features a wonderfully and professionally crafted solidly riveted steel construction resembling the style used by Milanese master armorers during the Renaissance. During the Renaissance era, Milan was famed for its armorers, who were renowned for their smooth metallic plated designs. Each section is well attached, the tassets are attached to the fauld with leather straps and buckles, both gardbrace are attached to the pauldron with leather straps and buckles. Lames provide flexibility to all the parts. Cuisses, poleyn, greaves and sabatons are in very nice condition as is the entire polished suit and shield. Leather straps display age and wear. (Fabric base layers are only for display purposes and not fully intact garments.) Approximate measurement of upright suit is 70"H x 25"W x 15"D, wood stand is 19.5"W x 19.5"L x 5.5"H. Shield is 19"W x 24"L, sword is 8.25"W x 45.25"L. Combined weight is