H4282.601
Helmet, Morion, late 17th c. per Barry Hopp 6/80 Object: Visorless steel helmet called a morion, a Spanish word meaning helmet or headpiece. The rivets along the rim secured triangular cheekpieces and an internal leather band to which a lining was stitched. This helmet has a comb at the crest and a plume holder riveted to the left front. It is decoratively engraved and embossed. .
Used: Spanish
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