Brayette and Buttock Defense

Date16th century

MediumSteel, iron, copper alloy (latten)

DimensionsH. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm); H. flat 38 13/16 in. (99 ccm); W. 49 3/16 in. (125 cm); W. folded 28 5/16 (72 cm); Diam. (outside) of skirt links 1/2 in. (12.8 mm); Diam. (inside) of skirt links 5/16 in. (7.6 mm); Diam. (outside) of brayette links 7/16 in. (11.4 mm); Diam. (inside) of brayette links 5/16 in. (7.7 mm); Diam. (outside) of codpiece links 13/32 in. (10.5 mm); Diam. (inside) of codpiece links 9/32 in. (7.3 mm); Wt. 11 lb. 7.4 oz. (5.2 kg.)

CultureGerman

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationMail

Gift of Prince Albrecht Radziwill, 1927

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