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Combs (armor components)

Scope note

Raised ridges running from front to back over the top of the skulls of helmets, contributing to their strength and rigidity and providing a better glancing surface.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000203650

Broader Terms used

<helmet components>

Equivalent Terms used

comb (armor component)

Created

13yrs ago

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