Peytral and Crupper Plates, early 16th century, Possibly Flemish or German, Leather, gesso, pigment, crupper plate: L. 22 7/8
Peytral and Crupper Plates, early 16th century, Possibly Flemish or German, Leather, gesso, pigment, crupper plate: L. 22 7/8 in. ( cm); W. 25 5/8 in. ( cm); Wt. 5 lb. 14 oz. (2666 g); left peytral plate: H. 24 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 18 3/8 in. ( cm); Wt. 2 lb. (907 g); right peytral plate: H. 25 3/8 in. ( cm); W. 15 3/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 1 lb. 15 oz. (876 g), Armor for Horse, Much lighter, and probably faster and cheaper to produce than in metal, armor made from shaped and hardened leather (cuir bouilli) was used throughout Europe for war, tournament, and parades. Surviving elements of leather armor are today extremely rare, but the use of hardened leather defenses, especially for horses, due to its advantages, was once much more widespread than is commonly assumed
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