Armor

German, Augsburg

ca. 1530–60 and later

Not on view

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Title: Armor
Date: ca. 1530–60 and later
Geography: Augsburg
Culture: German, Augsburg
Medium: Steel, gold, velvet
Dimensions: Wt. approx. 62 lb. 12 oz. (28.45 kg); Wt. of helmet approx. 6 lb. 10 oz. (3 kg)
Classification: Armor for Man
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.715a–q
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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