Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) first half 16th century Turkish Armor made of gilt copper (tombak) was lighter and less protective than armor made of steel for use in battle but was ideally suited for parades, where visual impact was more important than defensive qualities. Tombak helmets, shields, shaffrons, and other military equipment may have been worn by the Ottoman imperial Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) 24251

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