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German morion helmet with embossed fleur-de-lis pattern, 1600s. 1032 grams, 13-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 10". A type of helmet originally from Castile, its introduction with contemporaneous with the exploration of the New World and conquistadors may have supplied them to their foot soldiers. This example is German-made with a high comb, blackened surface containing highlighted embossed fleur-de-lis (originally bright not now faded), rope edge border, decorative rivers with brass rosettes which once secured the leather liner in place, hand-hammered metal surface with folded and riveted seam construction. Very good original and uncleaned condition, some rivets missing, recently acquired from a small private museum in Pennsylvania. With photo-certificate.
($1500-2250)