Spanish morion: HEN.M.47-1933

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Maker(s)

Entities

Spanish morion

Description

'Spanish' morion, for infantry use. Formed in one piece with an almond-shaped crown that rises to a short, backward-directed stalk at its apex, and a narrow, slightly downturned integral brim of even width, crudely pierced at its front end with a later wiring-hole. The edge of the brim has a plain inward turn accompanied by a narrow recessed border. The base of the crown is encircled by fourteen holes for lining-rivets of which six are occupied by round-headed rivets with circular internal washers. The latter retain small fragments of a linen lining-band and of the suspension-leathers for the missing cheek-pieces.

Notes

History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 26.2 cm
Height: 19.9 cm
Weight: 1.84 kg
Width: 23.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

16th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1590

Note

Four externally-flush rivets located at the right of the brow of the crown were probably inserted by the armourer during manufacture to counter delamination of the metal that occurred during working.

North Italian

The helmet is bright, with a light to medium patination overall.

Components of the work

Lining-band composed of linen (material) ( fragments)
Strap composed of leather ( fragments)
Border
Parts

Materials used in production

Steel

Techniques used in production

Hammered : Formed in one piece with an almond-shaped crown that rises to a short, backward-directed stalk at its apex, and a narrow, slightly downturned integral brim of even width, crudely pierced at its front end with a later wiring-hole; hammered, shaped, riveted, with a recessed border
Patinating
Forming