A North German or Flemish close helmet, circa 1580/90 Two-piece forged skull with turned and roped comb. Riveted plume socket in the nape, the comb with three holes to attach the plume. Two-piece pivoted visor with damaged tip. Ventilation holes on both sides, two hook-and-eye closures on the right. Two sliding neck lames with turned and roped edges. Height 30 cm. Largely untouched helmet, can be improved by cleaning and restoration. historic, historical, defensive arms, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, object, objects, stills, clippi, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 3006px × 4011px
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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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