Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: ca. 1550
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 13 oz. (2636.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914