Thigh and Knee Defense (Cuisse with Poleyn)

German or Austrian, Innsbruck

ca. 1530–40

Not on view

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Title: Thigh and Knee Defense (Cuisse with Poleyn)
Date: ca. 1530–40
Geography: Innsbruck
Culture: German or Austrian, Innsbruck
Medium: Steel
Classification: Armor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.878
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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