Horseman's Shield (Targe), early 15th century, probably Austrian, Wood, leather, gesso, silver, paint, H. 26 11/16 in. ( cm

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Horseman's Shield (Targe), early 15th century, probably Austrian, Wood, leather, gesso, silver, paint, H. 26 11/16 in. ( cm); W. 21 3/16 in. ( cm), Shields, The notch at the upper left served to support the lance of a charging knight. The coat of arms is thought to belong to either the von Meissau or the Eglauer family, both of Austria. On the banderoles is the defiant motto IO HARR · LAS UBER GAN (possibly, 'Just wait

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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