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Morions

Scope note

Open helmets developed in the 16th century from the kettle hat, consisting of a skull with a broad curved brim, flat or turned down at the sides but sweeping upwards into a peak at front and rear.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036813

Broader Terms used

<body armor: helmets>

Narrower Terms used

comb morion
Spanish morion

Equivalent Terms used

morion

Created

13yrs ago

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