Please help identifying an "accessory" to a suit of armor, page


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Topic started on 16-12-2012 @ 10:14 AM by ilaruum
The photo is of a statue Duke Eberhard of Württemberg, standing in the inner courtyard of the Altes Schloss (Old Castle) in Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.
Description of a statue
Wiki on Eberhard I



What I need your help with, is the 'horn' on the right side of the breast armor. It's all good if it's only decorative, but if not - would be nice to know

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reply posted on 16-12-2012 @ 10:23 AM by Bronagh
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As already mentioned, it looks like a support. But rather than for the Javelin, perhaps for a lance?

Here is something called a Lance Rest that looks somewhat similar Wiki link
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