A lobster-tailed pot helmet (Zischägge), Jakob Topf in Innsbruck, circa 1630 The skull forged in one piece and embossed with a six radial ribs. Crown plate with a loop finial. Riveted peak with turned-under edge and an adjustable nasal bar, Graz arsenal mark and armourer's mark on top, and the numeral "IV" stamped into the bottom side. Neck guard of four upward lapping cusped lames, perforated cheek pieces. Original leathering. One cheekpiece attachment is torn. Height 31 cm. Beautiful, arsenal-maintained piece from the Graz arsenal. historic, hi, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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