Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot

Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm

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This helmet belongs to a series of foot-combat armors made for the Saxon court at Dresden during the reign of Prince-Elector Johann Georg I (1611–56). Numerous cuts on the left side give evidence of its active service in knightly contests. The helmet bowl retains portions of its original lining straps and cross-straps and the bevor has its chin pad of canvas stuffed with cotton.

Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm

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Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm
Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, Steel, leather, textile, Possibly German, Dresden; or Swedish, Stockholm

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