Rear plate of a three-quarter greave (lower-leg armor)
Culture
Southern German
, Augsburg
Dateabout 1535–1550
Mediumetched and blackened steel
Dimensions35 × 8 cm (13 3/4 × 3 1/8 in.), 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.927
DescriptionFor the right leg. Perhaps from a garniture in the Royal Armoury of Madrid. With etched and blackened decoration in the so-called "Hopfer" manner. See digital file for a photo of the decoration.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 3, 1933 from L.R. Bachereau (Paris). Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
