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

Dateca. 1425–50 and later

MediumSteel, leather

DimensionsRight (a): H. 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 2.7 oz. (1890.9 g); left (b): H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 9.8 oz. (1638.6 g)

CultureItalian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929

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