Pair of Thigh Defenses (Cuisses) with Knee Defenses (Poleyns)

Date16th century

MediumSteel

DimensionsH. of each 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)

CultureGerman, Nuremberg

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense

Gift of Prince Albrecht Radziwill, 1927

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