Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) ca. 1600 French This shaffron matches one of the best-preserved French armors dating from the reign of Henry IV (1589–1610). It demonstrates the French preference for completely gilt armors. A saddle, now in the Musée de l'Armée, Paris, also matches the Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense). French. ca. 1600. Steel, gold, textile. Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons

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