Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), first half 16th century, Turkish, Copper alloy, gold, iron, H. 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1917 g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Armor made of gilt copper (tombak) was probably too flimsly for use in battle but was ideally suited for parades. Tombak helmets, shields, shaffrons, and other military equipment may have been worn by the Ottoman imperial guard
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Shaffron, Horse, Head Defense, first half 16th century, Turkish, Copper alloy, gold, iron, H, 23 1/4, 59.1 cm, W, 8 3/4, 22.2, Wt, 4 lb, oz, 1917 g, Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Armor, gilt copper, tombak, too flimsly, battle, ideally suited, parades, Tombak helmets, shields, shaffrons, military equipment, worn, Ottoman imperial guard
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