Pasguard (Reinforcing Elbow Defense)
Object type: Pasguard (reinforcing elbow defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Date: ca. 1580–85
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm); W. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); D. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 11.3 oz. (1682 g)
Classification: Armor Parts
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914