Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 27th November 2024
Lot 195
A heavy and impressive 15th-century German helmet (eisenhut), single-piece hammered bowl with sheer
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000
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Description
A heavy and impressive 15th-century German helmet (eisenhut), single-piece hammered bowl with sheer sides rising to a conical top and falling to a broad flaring brim with everted rim, brim slightly deeper at the back, apparent strike marks to the left side suggesting use in battle, modern liner and chin strap fitted using flower head rivets through the pre-existing punched rivet holes.
Hermann Historica, Munich.