Armpit Defense
Object type: Armpit defense
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 15th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 13 3/8 in. (34.0 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20.0 cm); Diam. (outside) of links 13/32 in. (10.7 mm); Diam. (inside) of links 5/16 in. (8.0 mm).
Classification: Mail
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929