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A GERMAN BLACK & WHITE MORION C.1570- 80
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Item Number: 08-690
The fortress,
Aalholm Slot, was built about 1200 AD as a coastal defense to Swedens
southern shore on Lollands only natural harbor. The town of Nysted
grew to support it and a neighboring Franciscan cloister and flourished
under its protection. With the evolution of the Danish monarchy, it
became a Royal Castle under Christian II.
This example is from
the same group as #CG.145 above and displays the same characteristics
of form and construction. It varies in that it has a narrow raised
white band flanking the crescent and the stippled thickened edge is
finished in the white as well. Those features are probably indicative
of its use by an officer.
Provenance: Aalholm Slot, the Danish Royal Castle at Nysted, Denmark.
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 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 “peak stalk”
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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.
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