Shoulder and Armpit Defense
Object type: Shoulder and armpit defense
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel, leather, iron
Dimensions: Each section: 11 7/16 x 18 1/8 in. (29.0 x 46.0 cm); Diam. (outside) of links 15/32 in. (12.2 cm); Diam. (inside) of links 9/32 in. (7.5 mm); Wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz. (1.13.kg).
Classification: Mail
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929