Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a British Victorian era copy of an iconic helmet known as the Morion. The shape and upwards turned brims on this example makes it an easily identifiable German variant. The helmet is in good overall condition with black repaint and missing attachments but overall very presentable. These armor, shields and helmets are very collectible and as they were made specially for museum exhibition to a standard so high that “Museum curators cannot tell the difference between the copies and the originals.
The iconic morion, though popularly identified with early Spanish explorers and conquistadors, was not in use until after the conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés or Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Incas in South America. It was widely used by the Spanish, but thirty to forty years later was also common among foot soldiers of many other European nationalities. Low production costs aided its popularity and dissemination, although officers and elite guards would have theirs elaborately engraved to display their wealth and status.
The crest or comb on the top of the helmet was designed to strengthen it. Later versions also had cheek guards and even removable faceplates to protect the soldier from sword cuts.
A wonderful example ready for further research and display.
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