Elements of an Armor Garniture Made for Henri I de Montmorency (1534–1614), Comte de Damville and Constable of France

1565
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Elements of an Armor Garniture Made for Henri I de Montmorency (1534–1614), Comte de Damville and Constable of France
  • Date: 1565
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Steel, gold, brass, leather
  • Dimensions: L. of gauntlet (a) 13 in. (33 cm); L. of tasset (b) 14 in. (35.6 cm); thigh and knee defense (c): 15 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (39.4 x 17.1 cm); greave (d): 12 x 8 1/2 in. (30.5 x 21.6 cm)
  • Classification: Armor for Man
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.163.2a–d
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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