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An 1880 illustration showing Ned Kelly's helmet and armour suit complete with an apron and shoulder plates. The gang's armour was made of iron 6 mm thick, each consisting of a long breast-plate, shoulder-plates, back-guard, apron and helmet. The helmet resembled a tin can without a crown, and included a long slit for the eyes.
Jan 23, 2017 · The makeshift armour worn by Ned Kelly, fashioned from repurposed metal plow blades, is now part of the collection at the State Library of Victoria, along with his death mask and an 800-word...
May 18, 2015 · Watching from more than 100 metres away, Carrington was unaware that the oilskin coat was actually draped over Ned’s shoulders like a cloak. Other authentic details like the helmet, ‘strapped’ riding pants and spurred riding boots were sketched after Ned’s capture.
Ned Kelly's suit of armour is one of Victoria's most treasured historical icons, symbolising the spirit of the Victorian bushranger and his gang.
Nov 26, 2004 · Each of the four Kelly Gang members had fought the siege clad in suits of armour made from the mouldboards of ploughs. [Drawing of Ned Kelly wearing armoured-helmet, long coat and shooting a pistol.] But it was Ned Kelly, standing five foot, ten inches, who made the most impressive sight.
Ned Kelly's The armour was hit by a number of Martini Henri bullets during the opening encounter and when Ned Kelly was captured. The armour worn by Ned Kelly consisted of a long breast plate, shoulder plates, back guard, and helmet.
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Ned Kelly’s iron armour is a defining part of his story. All four members of the Kelly gang – Ned, his brother Dan, and their friends Joe Byrne and Steve Hart, wore armoured suits in their final confrontation with the police at Glenrowan in June 1880.
