Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Date: ca. 1545
Medium: Steel, brass, leather
Dimensions: H. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm); W. 11 in. (28 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 2 oz. (1430 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929