Cannonballs and Armor Do Not Mix

By Logan Metesh

France – -(AmmoLand.com)- If your interests are anything like my own – and since you’re here, they probably are – then you’re probably intrigued by all-things “firearms-adjacent.” In this case, it means you’ve also got a soft spot in your heart for suits of armor, armor plates, horse armor, chain mail, and, well, just about anything that’s designed to protect you from being shot – all while looking quite stylish, I might add.

So, with that said, it’s quite likely that you’ve seen photos floating around the internet of this piece of armor that has sustained devastating damage from a cannonball. Like a car accident, it’s hard to look away. The desire to know more about it is great, but many outlets simply note it as a piece of armor damaged at the battle of Waterloo. If you’re lucky, it’ll also tell you where it’s located.

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Paris and visit the Musee de l’Armee, where this piece is on display. The carnage is evident in photos, but to see it in person really drives home just how terrible a wound this really was. Truthfully, the only …Read the Rest

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