Toe Cap for a Foot Defense (Sabaton)

German, Augsburg

ca. 1520

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Title: Toe Cap for a Foot Defense (Sabaton)
Date: ca. 1520
Geography: Augsburg
Culture: German, Augsburg
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: L. 4 in (10.2 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1942
Object Number: 42.102.6
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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