Plates for a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Plates for a shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 6.9 oz. (195.6 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929