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Tartsche, Flügeltartsche, Ungarische Tartsche, Schild

um 1570

The peaked high shape of the shield forms a wing that provides protection to the head and neck against attack by sabre. This form of shield was common in Hungary and the whole of the Balkans. The shield might be used during Ferdinand´s Hussar tournaments.

The peaked high shape of the shield forms a wing that provides protection to the head and neck against attack by sabre. This form of shield was common in Hungary and the whole of the Balkans. The shield might be used during Ferdinand´s Hussar tournaments.

Time:
um 1570

Object Name
Ungarische Tartsche, Tartsche, Flügeltartsche, Schild

Culture
Deutsch (?)

Material/technology:
Holz, Pergament, bemalt

Copyright
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

Invs.
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, WA 494

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