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Plain undecorated war hats were a common form of head defense during the Middle Ages and into the early sixteenth century. This helmet is extremely unusual for its late date and its rich decoration indicating that it was made for a nobleman of high rank.
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Title: War Hat
Date: ca. 1590
Geography: Milan
Culture: Italian, Milan
Medium: Steel, copper alloy, gold
Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm); D. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 8 oz. (1575 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1967
Accession Number: 67.194
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