Side Plate of Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Side plate of shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.9 oz. (564.2 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929