Cuirassier's Armor: Proper Left Pauldron
c. 1600–20
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Cuirassier's Armor: Proper Left Pauldron, c. 1600–20. Austria, Graz(?), early 17th century. Steel (originally blued, now black); leather straps; overall: 171.4 cm (67 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 2012.37.d When put together, this suit of armor is just over 5-1/2 feet tall.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel (originally blued, now black); leather straps
- Dimensions
- Overall: 171.4 cm (67 1/2 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: Proof mark (musket shot) is located on the proper left side of the breastplate
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 2012.37.d
- Credit Line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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