Armet for the Tourney

Armorer Attributed to Kolman Helmschmid German

ca. 1515–20

Not on view

The visor is fitted with an unusual reinforce depicting the type of grille defense that might be used on a helmet intended for a tournament with swords or clubs. This suggests it was originally part of a garniture that included exchangeable pieces for battle and tournament use.

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Title: Armet for the Tourney
Armorer: Attributed to Kolman Helmschmid (German, Augsburg 1471–1532)
Date: ca. 1515–20
Geography: Augsburg
Culture: German, Augsburg
Medium: Steel, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 8 oz. (3866 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928
Object Number: 29.150.6a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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Half Armor, Kolman Helmschmid German, Steel, German, Augsburg — Half Armor
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ca. 1510–20 and later

Reinforcing Pieces for the Tourney, Kolman Helmschmid German, Steel, copper alloy, gold, German, Augsburg — Reinforcing Pieces for the Tourney
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ca. 1510–15

Portions of a Costume Armor, Kolman Helmschmid German, Steel, copper alloy, gold, German, Augsburg — Portions of a Costume Armor
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ca. 1525

Armet, LIONARDO Italian, Steel, copper alloy, Italian, probably Milan — Armet
Armorer Stamped with the armorer's name, LIONARDO
ca. 1440

Mask Visor in Form of a Human Face, Kolman Helmschmid German, Steel, gold, German, Augsburg — Mask Visor in Form of a Human Face
Armorer Attributed to Kolman Helmschmid
ca. 1515

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