H4282.601

late 17th century
10.5 in HIGH x 8 in WIDE x 12.5 in DEEP
(26.67 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE x 31.75 cm DEEP)
Gift of Herbert Hamlin
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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