Description
One-piece skull of rounded almond shape with narrow near-flat integral brim projecting to an obtuse point front and rear, its edge formed with a plain inward turn. The base of the crown encircled by ten lining rivets (replaced) holding a leather band (partially detached). Two rivets at each side also serve to suspend a narrow slightly tapering one-piece cheek piece (the right partly detached at its front end). Fitted at the rear with two further rivets securing a later plume holder of copper (damaged). Retaining its original black-from-the-hammer finish (worn and showing forging flaws). These early helmets almost never retain the cheek pieces.
German Maximilian Style Triple Comb Close Helm, ca. 1525 
Large Painted Shield, North India, Late 18th C 
Composite Japanese Armor, 17th/19th C 
Indian Mail and Plate Shirt, Deccani, 17th C