Couters (Elbow Defenses)
Object type: Couters (elbow defenses)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: probably 19th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 14.25.844a: H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 10.5 oz. (298 g); 14.25.844b: H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm); D. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); Wt. 12.5 oz. (354 g)
Classification: Armor Parts-Arms & Shoulders
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914