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Close helmets

Scope note

Closely fitting helmets with visor and bevor, enclosing the head and face; all main elements work on a common set of pivots at the temples. They were widely used from the 16th to the mid-17th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036810

Broader Terms used

<body armor: helmets>

Narrower Terms used

close halmet

Equivalent Terms used

close helmet

Created

13yrs ago

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