Armpit Defense

Date16th century

MediumSteel

DimensionsH. 9 7/16 in. (24.0 cm); W. 11 13/16 in. (30.0 cm); Diam. (outside) of riveted links 13/32 in. (11.1 mm); Diam. (inside) of riveted links 5/16 in. (8.0 mm); Diam. of solid links 9/32 in. (10.0 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 3 oz. (538.6 g).

CultureGerman

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationMail

Gift of Prince Albrecht Radziwill, 1927

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