Closed Helmet Of An Italian Knight, Circa 1560-1580

Italian Knights Cavalry Close Helmet Circa 1560-1580

This rarely seen example of Italian fine art!.

Forged in the North of Italy this knight closed helmet featured advance protection for the wearer.

Made from the finest master armourers in the of Italy, these armourers would have produced the finest sets for the nobility and upper echelons of the government. These masters would have used their talents to combine their passion for creating protective armour used for the art of war while still creating a work of art.

The helmet functions and operates perfectly.

This combat closed helmet had one purpose which is to offer its wearer advanced protection and would have been made for a high-ranking knights or nobleman.

Specifications:

Height 38 CM

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