Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1570–80, Augsburg, German, Augsburg, Steel, copper alloy, gold, leather, H. 22 3/4 in. (57

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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1570–80, Augsburg, German, Augsburg, Steel, copper alloy, gold, leather, H. 22 3/4 in. ( cm); W. 10 1/2 in. ( cm); Wt. 3 lb. 14 oz. (1767 g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, The fine quality of the hammer-work, the elegant form, and the decorative washers and plume-holder of brass are stylistic features pointing to an Augsburg origin. The shaffron probably was made to accompany a plain tournament armor of polished steel

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