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Comb Morion
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Comb Morion

Culture
Date1600s
Mediumiron and brass with black paint and modern leather
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.654.1
DescriptionSkull formed in 2 parts; paired lining holes around the crown.
ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Fortress Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria purchased by John W. Higgins on March 1, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their no. 103. Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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German
1600–1625
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Northern Italian
1560–1570
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Northern German
about 1620
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German
1550–1600
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Austrian
about 1600–1620
Burgonet
Northern German
early 1600s
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German
about 1600–1620
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Northern Italian
about 1580
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Southern German
about 1580