Right Pauldron of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Title: Right Pauldron of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)
Rights: Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts. Fair Use.
Image © Worcester Art Museum, The John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection.
Creator: Stefan Rormoser
Date: 1554
Description: Asymmetric pauldrons consisting of mainlame with 1 lame above, 3 below; fitted for a detachable hautepiece that secures on 2 turning pins and a mushroom stud. The right pauldron is open at the front of the armpit to accommodate a lance. The armpit flange on the rear of the mainplate has a scalloped edge. Secures with a spring-pin at the shoulder; buckle and strap at the arm.
Format: steel, brass, lampblack, with modern leather. 27 × 24 × 31 cm (10 5/8 × 9 7/16 × 12 3/16 in.), 3 lb, 2 oz (weight)
Publisher: Worcester Art Museum
Contributor: Rieley Lawson
Identifier: Worcester Art Museum. 2014.80.6
Subject: steel; brass; leather; armor
Source: Jpeg file. Worcester Art Museum. 11/02/2025
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