Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Date: ca. 1570–80
Medium: Steel, copper alloy, gold, leather
Dimensions: H. 22 3/4  in. (57.8 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 14 oz. (1767 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914