Left Cuisse
Culture
Southern German
Date1500–1525
Mediumsteel, brass and leather
Dimensions50 × 19 × 12 cm (19 11/16 × 7 1/2 × 4 3/4 in.), 2 lb, 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsCross with trifurcated lower arm on uppermost lame of both cuisses; see digital file. Notches on top edge of thighplate and lame above.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1159.5
DescriptionCuisse of thighplate with 2 lames above; poleyn of kneeplate with 1 lame above, 2 below. Not originally configured for greaves. L kneeplate has been altered to match the right. First lame above L kneeplate restored.ProvenanceEdmund C. Converse collection purchased by John W. Higgins on November 26, 1927 from American Art Association (NY), lot no. 292. Given to the Museum on March 21, 1928. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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