Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: ca. 1480
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm); W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5.1 oz. (1051.8 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929