Two iron artificial arms and an amputation saw. It was thought that the arms may have been owned by Gotz von Berlichingen (1480-1562), the German knight and adventurer. Artificial limbs such as these were expensive items made by armourers, and they allowed wearers, who had lost a limb in combat, to continue with their fighting career. The lower arm is believed to date from 1560-1600, the upper one is a more recent copy. The ornate amputation saw is from the 16th century. Full view.

Picture Reference: 10287283
Subject: MEDICINE & HEALTH > Orthopaedics > Prosthetics
Inventory No.: A241432;A121449;A634412
Credit: Science Museum

Keywords: Amputation, Arms, Artificial, Artificial Arms, Artificial Limb, Disability, Fake, False, Limbs, Man-made, Man Made, Medical, Medicine, Medicine, Medication, Medical Equipment, Medical Science, Mercantile Age, Military Occupation, Personal Life, Pharmacology, Prosthetic, Prosthesis, Prostheses, Saw, Science, Society, Soldier, Surgery, Unknown, War

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