Ca. 17th-18th century AD. Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 2nd half of 17th century. From a classical Polish hussars armour of so-called winged hussars. A matching pair of karwasz, with a central ridge, edges decorated with characteristic brass elements. The elbow side is decorated with big brass element, decorated with dots, and shape of elements similar to flowers. Shorter, inner movable parts of karwasz, fixing and ensuring it’s holding on the arm, are fixed to the main part with two iron hinges. Smaller parts also with central ridges, and sides decorated with brass elements. Leather belts, most probably later. The outer surface is cleaned, with slight pitting. Inner side left with the original patina and nice traces of hammering. All parts of classical Polish hussars armour are very rare in the market, these arms guards (karwasz) too.Size: L:335-345mm / W:110-115mm ; 1.2kgProvenance: Property of a European collector; formerly in Private Swiss collection, 1970s-1990s.