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Helm for Foot Combat

ca. 1500–1520
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 371
English armor of the early sixteenth century is extremely rare, and tournament armor even more so. This helm, also called a “great bascinet” in the sixteenth century, is one of only a few of its kind in existence today. It was made for use in a type of tournament that was fought between two fully armored men, on foot and equipped with pole axes, spears, swords, and daggers.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Helm for Foot Combat
  • Date: ca. 1500–1520
  • Culture: possibly British
  • Medium: Steel
  • Dimensions: H. 16 3/4 in. (42.6 cm); W. 14 in. (35.6 cm); D. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 12 oz. (5330 g)
  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
  • Object Number: 04.3.248
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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