Brayette and Buttock Defense
Object type: Brayette and buttock defense
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 30 in. (76.2 cm); W. 32 in. (81.3 cm); Diam. (outside) of main section links 1/2 in. (12.9 mm); Diam. (inside) of main section links 11/32 in. (8.9 mm); Diam. (outside) of riveted links from half-riveted section 7/16 in. (11.1 mm); Diam. (inside) of riveted links from half-riveted section 11/32 in. (8.9 mm); Diam. (outside) of solid links from half-riveted section 7/16 in. (10.7 mm); Diam. (inside) of solid links from half-riveted section 1/4 in. (6.6 mm); Wt. 5 lbs. 12 oz. (2.6 kg).
Classification: Mail
Credit line: Gift of Prince Albrecht Radziwill, 1927
Accession year: 1927