Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 15th century
Medium: Steel, leather
Dimensions: H. 24 in. (61 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); D. 5 1/4 in. ( 13.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4 oz. (1474.2 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928
Accession year: 1929