Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Date: ca. 1550
Medium: Steel, brass, leather
Dimensions: H. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 12 oz. (2154.7 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914