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A GERMAN BLACK & WHITE MORION C.1570-80
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Item Number: 08-689
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, 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. Each hemisphere is embossed with a raised relief
crescent form band which is decorative as well as adding strength. The
balance of the field is blackened, the transversely stippled brim edge
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. It is not uncommon for a
Scandinavian arsenal to be equipped with German armor.
Provenance: Aalholm Slot, the Danish Royal Castle at Nysted, Denmark.
Extended Layaway is available for this item.
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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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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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