Left Cuisse

Culture German

Datelate 1500s

Mediumsteel and leather

Dimensions49 × 24 × 14 cm (19 5/16 × 9 7/16 × 5 1/2 in.), 2 lb 9 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsSmall stamped "+" at top R of uppermost plate and on poleyn wing.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.1168.9

DescriptionDetaches just below tasset and just below cuisse. Consists of 4-lame tasset; detachable 4 lame cuisse; detachable poleyn with 2 lames above, 1 below. Roped terminal on tasset and cuisse terminal plates. Embossing on kneeplate, which retains traces of black paint. Multiple disused rivet holes on uppermost plate.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on November 9, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for estate of Clarence H. Mackay. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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