Pikeman's Helmet
Cultureprobably
Netherlandish
Dateabout 1620–1640
Mediumsteel, iron, brass and leather
Dimensions18 × 23.5 × 33 cm (7 1/16 × 9 1/4 × 13 in.), 1 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1087
DescriptionTwo-piece skull, of light steel. Large patch repair on right side of skull. Crude plume-pipe. Incised double-line decoration around brim and headband. It appears that damange on the left side of the skull has been hammered back out.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 20, 1931 from Fenton & Sons, Ltd., London, England. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, Janaury 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
Netherlandish
about 1625–1650, decorated in 1700s
