Right Arm Defense

Armorer Kolman Helmschmid German

ca. 1520

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Title: Right Arm Defense
Armorer: Kolman Helmschmid (German, Augsburg 1471–1532)
Date: ca. 1520
Geography: Augsburg
Culture: German, Augsburg
Medium: Steel, leather
Dimensions: H. 19 in. (48.3 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 12 oz. (1247.4 g)
Classification: Armor Parts
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object Number: 32.75.92
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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