Pasguard (elbow reinforce)
Culture
Southern German
Date1570–1575
Mediumsteel and iron
Dimensions24 × 21 × 8 cm (9 7/16 × 8 1/4 × 3 1/8 in.), 1 lb, 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings6 punched dots at hole for attaching bolt. "27" stenciled inside in red paint (Radziwill number).
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1142.19
DescriptionOf a single plate of heavy steel, with a hole for securing to cowter. Embossed for the wing of the cowter.ProvenanceArmor was purchased by Duveen Bros. for Clarence H. Mackay, November 24, 1928, #A-51, at the American Art Association (NYC) sale of Dr. Bashford Dean's estate, listed as lot 299, plate XL. Purchased by Museum on June 1, 1942 from Gimbel Bros. (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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