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A FINE NORTH ITALIAN MORION C.1580
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Item Number: 09-335
This elegant helmet is of a form known as a Spanish morion which derives from the rule of Northern Italy by the Spanish Hapsburgs. The tall skull terminates in a pear stalk and slightly overhanging back edge profile. The brim with rolled and roped edge and sunk border expands at the front and back. Helmets of this type were used by local guard units and militias and were stored in town or private arsenals when not in use. This one comes from a well known group which has yet to identified to its arsenal of origin.
Height: 11"
Extended Layaway is available for this item.
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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, 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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The balance of the field is blackened, the transversely stippled brim polished in the "white" as well. The curved brim upturned in fine sweeping terminals. Black and white armor was produced in Germany and used both domestically and exported.
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