Side plate from a German cuisse 1470-90
This plate provided additional protection for the side of the leg. 12' tall. Holes for attachment of hinges and other plates. Point at the top over the hole used to attach the upper plates. Beveled top edge.
.038 - .060' thick. Generally thicker toward the top. Mostly .040-.050'. Part of the rear edge is cracked. It shows no sign of deformation, it seems to have fractured cleanly. This suggests that the plate was formed from steel and hardened.
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