Cabasset 1580-1600
Short one piece bowl with small stalk at the point, central crease and narrow very slightly downturned brim. Brim with plain inward turned roll at the edge with a narrow recessed groove at the inner side of the roll. Line of holes at the base of the skull for (lost) lining rivets. Lightly oxidized in places, dark surface primarily due to (now cleaned) old varnish coating. Some areas of dark patina. Brim marked with a shield with 3 elements surmounted by a crown. This mark is discussed in the description of item number A-294 (a very similar helmet which retains its rivets).
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