Italian barbute or Venetian sallet mid 15th c. inv. num. E.1939.65.am
If you look closely at the surface near the front "corner" you can see hammer marks. It appears that the person responsible for grinding the helmet smooth decided that it was too hard to get the marks out right where the roll curls around the edge.
This image was taken during a study session of a few pieces in storage at the Glasgow Museums in May 2026. This image is available for study purposes only. It is provided with kind permission of the Glasgow Museums . Any request for reproduction or commercial rights should be directed to the Glasgow Museums . Issues with photography are the fault of the photographer, Wade Allen, and not in any way the fault of the Glasgow Museums .
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