Toe Cap, probably from an Armor for Emperor Charles V

Culture Southern German , Augsburg

Dateabout 1540

Mediumsteel

Dimensions6.4 × 12.1 × 3.8 cm (2 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/2 in.), 4 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.943

DescriptionEmbossed with a floral design on the upper surface, with an embossed rounded ridge around the bottom edge. Inside this ridge is a double incised line, surmounted by a row of small etched triangles. There are also traces of incised decoration on the embossed upper surface.

The broad, flat front imitates the shape of a civilian shoe of the period. The rear edge is pierced with small holes for a mail foot-covering; 13 of the mail links are retained. There are 2 holes in the top for lacing to the shoe, and 10 small holes along the bottom edge for securing it underneath.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on May 8, 1933 from Sumner Healey (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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