The Mysterious Lion Armor - The Lion Armor is the name given to one of the most spectacular suits of armor currently housed in the Royal Armory in Leeds, England. The armor, which is regarded as one of the finest pieces in the museum’s entire collection, sports an intricate lion theme and gold detailing.
Curiously, who made the armor, and who wore it, is entirely unknown. The lion is the symbol of England, which doesn’t narrow it down much. This is made all the more odd when you realize that the armor has appeared in a number of paintings since the 17th century, being worn by kings and noblemen alike.
What we do know is that it was almost certainly worn in combat, due to the fact it sports many nicks and grazes, particularly to the helmet. This means that at one point in history, a guy walked into battle wearing gold armor covered in tiny lions worth more than a small country.
Curiously, who made the armor, and who wore it, is entirely unknown. The lion is the symbol of England, which doesn’t narrow it down much. This is made all the more odd when you realize that the armor has appeared in a number of paintings since the 17th century, being worn by kings and noblemen alike.
What we do know is that it was almost certainly worn in combat, due to the fact it sports many nicks and grazes, particularly to the helmet. This means that at one point in history, a guy walked into battle wearing gold armor covered in tiny lions worth more than a small country.
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