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

Date16th century

MediumSteel

Dimensionseach H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)

CultureGerman, Nuremberg

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense

Gift of Prince Albrecht Radziwill, 1927

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