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Ned Kelly's Armour - State Library Victoria

This was the armour used by Ned Kelly at the siege of Glenrowan in June 1880.

The armour was made by the Kelly Gang with the help of local blacksmiths. It is made of steel from plough shares, leather, iron bolts, in five pieces with separate helmet and visor. Total weight of armour and helmet: 41.4 kg. approx.

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Uploaded on January 25, 2018
Taken on January 17, 2018