Maker: Unknown
Close-helmet constructed from the skull of a close-helmet or burgonet, with attached visor and neck-lames. The two-part visor is made up from a 17th century Pikeman’s tasset (thigh-defence). A complete 17th century Pikeman’s gorget (throat-defence) is attached at the bottom to form the neck-lames.
Lent to the museum by St Mary’s Parochial Church Council
Method of acquisition: Loan (2008) by St Mary’s Parochial Church Council
17th Century, Early#
1600
-
1650
Accession number: AAL.2-2008
Primary reference Number: 208667
Entry form: 987
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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