Croupiere

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An ornamented croupiere. Kunsthistoriches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
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An ornamented croupiere. Kunsthistoriches Museum, Vienna, Austria.

A croupiere (also crupiere bacul or crupper) was a component of Medieval and Renaissance barding armor. The croupiere protected the horse's hind quarters. It could be made from any combination of leather, chain, or plate.

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