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A NORTH ITALIAN COMB MORION C.1580
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Item Number: 10-625
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. It is etched overall in panels of foliage with a central mounted
warrior one side and a display of arms the other. The comb is decorated
with a panel bearing a shield and battle axe inscribed IHS. Opposite is
an image of the Sacred Heart. The sacred heart symbol was transformed
from its mystical origins to an acetic symbol in the first half of the
16th century. It, along with other Catholic symbols served to reaffirm
Catholic doctrine and distinguish it from the recently founded
Protestantism. That division would subsequently erupt into the 30 Years
War.
Height: 14
Extended Layaway is available for this item.
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The heavy one piece iron skull is large enough to accommodate the internal padding needed for the tilt. The roped comb provides a cushion against a blow or cut.
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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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This helmet is from a well known group which display the elegant backswept form.
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