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A GERMAN MORION C.1570-1600 AD
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Item Number: 10-626
Two piece
construction with rolled edges to the brim and crest. Etched
throughout, the skull with bands of foliage on a pellet ground and
strapwork enclosing scrolls. Central panel to one side of an armored
horseman and the other with an angel staying the hand of Abraham. The
crest with central panels of armored warriors flanked by birds in
flight against foliage. The brim, etched in strapwork filled with
scrolling foliage is struck with a makers mark. The burgonet was the
helmet of choice for military use throughout Germany. German morions
are quite rare and examples of this quality were worn by the select
guards of nobility emulating their contemporaries in other parts of
Europe such as the Electors of Saxony and the Schurf family of Tyrol.
Height: 10 3/4
Extended Layaway is available for this item.
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This example, of fine flamboyant form, is from a distinctly identifiable group, showing superior quality. The deep domed skull has a high broad "white" crest with roped edge.
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This example is from the same group as #CG.145 above and displays the same characteristics of form and construction.
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This example epitomizes the morion at its zenith in Northern Italy with its two piece skull surmounted by an exceptionally high elegant roped edge comb.
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