Pair of Armpit Defenses (Besagews)

possibly German

ca. 1500

Not on view

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Title: Pair of Armpit Defenses (Besagews)
Date: ca. 1500
Culture: possibly German
Medium: Steel, leather
Dimensions: Diam. of each 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Rondels
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1922
Object Number: 22.147.2, .3
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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