Comb Morion

Culture Southern German , Augsburg

Dateabout 1590

Mediumiron, brass and leather

Dimensions32 × 22.5 × 34 cm (12 5/8 × 8 7/8 × 13 3/8 in.), 4 lb 1 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsAugsburg pinecone (Stadtpyr) on brim. "Good SVG" and date inside in yellow.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.1098

Description1-piece construction, with a high comb, dropping deeply over the ears; undecorated. Two holes at rear of brim.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on November 5, 1934 from Ludwig V. Abel (Tyrol, Austria). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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