Siege Helmet

Culture European

Date1600–1650

Mediumsteel and leather

Dimensions29.2 × 22.9 × 31.8 cm (11 1/2 × 9 × 12 1/2 in.), 9 lb 1 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Markings"5" stamped at midpoint of peak at brow. Rear of skull stamped "10."

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.1125

DescriptionFormerly black from the hammer. Low medial ridge on skull. Musket proofmark on skull. Skull and cheeks have lining rivets with remains of leathers. Cheeks probably both replaced, at different times.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 20, 1928 from Theodore Offerman at York Galleries (NY). Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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