A knight depended on his horse both as a weapon and a means of defense. He therefore had to take great care to protect his charger.
With different pieces of the garniture attached, this suit could have been worn either in battle or in various games of the tournament. The total combined weight of both the man's and horse's armor is 114 pounds.
23 1/2" X 26"
This fine art poster is only available through The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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