Closed Burgonet

Italian

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On cavalry helmets of this type, the face defense, called a falling buffe, can be lowered in three sections for better visibility and ventilation. This example has distinctive etched and gilded decoration featuring scrolling vines ending in dragon heads and cornucopias.

Closed Burgonet, Steel, gold, Italian

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