Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. costume components
7. armor components
8. breastplate components

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices attached to the right side of the breastplate, generally consisting of a small base plate to which is fixed or hinged a short, stout, projecting arm on which to rest the lance. They served to distribute the shock of impact.