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Medieval Helmets Collection

A series of historical helmets from different periods including armored and decorative styles, highlighting intricate designs and craftsmanship from the 16th century.

Armour Armour of the medieval knight. Metal protection of the soldier against the weapon of the opponent Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxxSibrikovx 2479148
Armour Armour of the medieval knight. Metal protection of the soldier against the weapon of the opponent Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxxSibrikovx 2479148
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Gauntlet from a Tournament Garniture of a Hapsburg Prince. Attributed to Anton Peffenhauser; (German 1525--1603) Augsburg. Date: 1560-1590. Dimensions: 13.3 × 13.3 × 28 cm (5 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 11 in.). Steel, gilding, brass, and leather. Origin: Augsburg. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Replica of Viking 8th century helmet. From IcelandA harness in a display case. .Metal medieval knight armor with shield isolated on white background.. Metal medieval knightly crusader armor. Vector illustration.Helmet. UnknownAustrian Spider firefighter's helmet, "Feuer und Flamme - Die Feuerwehr von 1850 bis heute", an exhibition of 150 years of Lauf Fire Department, Lauf Industrial Museum, Lauf an der Pegnitz, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, EuropeArmor of Mail and Plate late 18th-first half of the 19th century Indian, Sindh (now Pakistan) This distinctive armor, constructed of mail and steel plates decorated with embossed brass plaques, is thought to come from the northeast Indian kingdom of Sind, now a province in southern Pakistan. The region was ruled by mirs of the Talpur family from 1783 until 1843, when it was taken over by the British. Very few of these complete Sind armors survive, and this is one of the best examples.. Armor of Mail and Plate. Indian, Sindh (now Pakistan). late 18th-first half of the 19th century. Steel, iron, copper alloy, textile. Sindh. Armor for ManGladiator holding sword isolated on whiteClose-up of the armor of George CliffordA picture of a helmet and chain mail inside the Weapon and Armours room, part of the Topkapi Palace complexDetail of a knight's armor Detail of a knight armorPrzeszo Przyszoci unknownSanta Fe, New Mexico, Renaissance FairTournament Helm ca. 1510-20 Anglo-Flemish Helms bolted to the breast- and backplate and having large visors with multiple apertures for maximum sight and ventilation were typically used both in the tourney and in foot combat. The former was a mock combat fought by groups of mounted contestants armed with lances and rebated swords or clubs; in the latter, two armored contestants fought on foot within a wooden enclosure, the favored weapons usually being polaxes or swords, their strokes carefully monitored by referees. This helm bears faint traces of a mark, an M surmounted by a crescent, which is thought to be that of Guillem Margot (active in Brussels, recorded 1505-20). The same mark appears on three other elements of armor in the Metropolitan Museum: an armet (acc. no. 29.158.52); and elbow defense, or couter (acc. no. 29.158.1h, where it is struck twice); and the front half of a tournament helm (acc. no. 14.25.572).. Tournament Helm. Anglo-Flemish. ca. 1510-20. Steel, copper alloy. Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath. Culture: Indian. Dimensions: H. with sheath 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); H. without sheath 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); H. of blade 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. 7.7 oz. (218.3 g); Wt. of sheath 2.4 oz. (68 g). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Composed Half Armor ca. 1540 and later German. Composed Half Armor 22248Jousting armour and incomplete horse armour belonging to the Duke of Alcala de los Gazules. Set of defensive parts for man and horse. Made from original parts, tassets from other harnesses and later replicas. Europe, 16th and 19th century. Army Museum. Toledo, Spain.England, Kent, Sevenoaks, Ightham Mote, 14th century Moated Manor House, Medieval Suit of ArmourReconstructed Sutton Hoo Helmet, which was part of the Staffordshire Hoard is the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork. Dated 5th CenturyPuppet (Wayang Klitik) of a Dutch Soldier orHolländerIron armours. 16th century. Holy Roman Empire. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany.Officer's Helmet with Crest 16th-19th century Korean. Officer's Helmet with Crest. Korean. 16th-19th century. Leather, iron, gilding, textile, fur, hair, jade. HelmetsFallen monument at the Kaiser-Wilhelm monument fallen monument to the Kaiser-Wilhelm monumentConical Viking helmet, Scandinavia, reenactmentBronze armor and helmet with crestEngland, London, Tower of London, The White Tower, Display of Medieval Body Armour of Henry VIII dated 1540Breast and Backplate from an Armor, mid-1500s. Germany, Landshut, mid-16th century. Steel;Medieval HelmetEngland, London, Tower of London, The White Tower, Suit of Armour made for Henry Prince of Wales dated 1607Breastplate Made 1570-1590 Augsburg. Steel, brass, and leather .Tassel 18th century French. Tassel. French. 18th century. Metal thread. Textiles-TrimmingsMetallic military helmet with chin straps of metallic military helmet with chin strapsMitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand Made 1530-1560 Nuremberg. Steel and brass, etched .Mail Shirt. Culture: Persian. Dimensions: L. 34 in. (86.4 cm); W. 57 in. (144.8 cm); Diam. (outside) of links 11/16 (17.0 mm); Diam. (inside) of links 7/16 in. (11.0 mm); Wt. 16 lb. 9 oz. (7520.6 g). Date: ca. 1500-1600.This is part of a small group of inscribed mail shirts constructed of riveted and inscribed iron-alloy and copper-alloy links, examples of which are preserved in the Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The links are each stamped on the obverse with the names of Allah and the five leading imams of the Shi'a (i.e. Muhammad, Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husayn), who are also collectively known as The Five (Panj tan) or the People of the Cloak (Ahl al-Kisa). They are plain on the reverse.The shirt is believed to have been used by the sculptor Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973) while modeling her monumental equestrian bronze statue of El Cid (cast in 1927), which still stands today on the grounds of The Hispanic Society,Old engraved illustration of Hughes Helmet, Viscount de Chalons isolated on a white background. Industrial encyclopedia E.-O. Lami 1875.MAZAS (SITUADAS EN EL PASILLO). Location: CONGRESO DE LOS DIPUTADOS-OBJETOS. MADRID. SPAIN.Armour helmet hand drawn ink sketch. Engraved style vector illustrationTypical artisan mask for traditional masquerade celebration, Iberian Museum of Masks and Costume, Braganza (Bragança),Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal.gumia and pod, 20th century, maghreb, Álava Armory Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.Two-handled sword. Chillon castle, 15th cent. SWITZERLAND.SWITZERLAND, Fribourg, GRUYERES: Suits of Armor: Gruyeres Castle Museum / WinterBrave little knight, isolated on white backgroundKnight's armourSanta Fe, New Mexico, Usa. Indian MarketBrass flute player, 16th cent. NIGERIA.Headdress of knights - Capeline, Morion, Casque a visiere and others- Date: 15th centuryreconstruction of the Sutton Hoo helmet, a decorated Anglo-Saxon helmet discovered during the 1939 excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial. Buried around 625 AD. it is believed to have been the helmet of King Raedwald; for whom its elaborate decoration may have given it a secondary function almost akin to a crown.Kabuto and Mempo of Samurai, castle of Foix, 10th century, Foix, department of Ariège, Occitanie, Pyrenean mountain range, France.Infantry Garniture of a Target (Shield) and Pointed Morion Made 1570-1585 Milan. Matched round shields with open-faced helmets formed essential equipment for noble field commanders; in addition to providing protection, these served as a sign of rank. This heavy shield (target) and helmet (morion) were intended to defend against gunfire and blows from swords and pikes. Remarkably, they retain their original silk linings and fringe, decorative features that also muffled clanging blows. Training in the use of the target was fundamental to those learning the art of self-defense in the period.. Steel, brass, gilding, silk velvet, horse hair, silk, and silver-gilt fringe . Pompeo della CesaPair of Mitten Gauntlets. Flemish or Spanish. Date: 1490-1530. Dimensions: L. 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.). Steel, leather, and copper alloy. Origin: Flanders. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Native American Culture - A collection of weaponsBronze helmet, from Pietrabbondante, Molise Region, ItalyLow-medium carbon steel, copper alloy and leather armour attributed to Ulrich Rämbs of Landshut, GermanySword, 1400s. Germany (), 15th century. Steel; wood and leather grip; overall: 104.2 cm (41 in.); blade: 87.3 cm (34 3/8 in.); quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.). During medieval times, everyday objects carried deep spiritual meanings. The knight's sword was perceived as the noblest of weapons because its shape symbolized the cross on which Christ died.Old German fashists helmet of times of the second Great world war on a white background with clipping path. Old German fashists helmet of times of the second Great world war on a white background with clipping path. ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/SergeyxxKozoderovx 2141087 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property releasedWilliam Longsword or Longspear. Duke of Normandy. 933-942. Statue.Sword of Justice Made 1660-1700 Solingen. Wood, sharkskin, and brass .Bulgarian helmet pattern 1951 unknown labelArmours and arms of Roman gladiators, warriors and slaves, special exhibition at the Colosseum, Rome, Latium region, Italy, EuropeHelmet of the Montefortino Type. Culture: Etruscan. Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); D. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10.4 oz. (1202 g). Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C..Probably inspired by Celtic prototypes, and also quickly adopted by the Romans, Montefortino-type helmets were especially popular in Etruria from the fourth to the second centuries B.C. This example is Etruscan and remarkable for its sturdiness, untouched surface, and distinctive ornamentation. Among well over 400 Montefortino-type helmets that have survived, only one other similarly decorated example is known. Originating from the Necropolis del Frontone, Perugia, it now is in the Museo nazionale de Perguia, Italy (inv. 362 B1286).The helmet has a hemispherical one-piece bowl of cast, hammered, chased, and engraved bronze, which is surmounted by an integral medial knob-shaped finial, and flanged at the rear into a sloped nape guard that slightly flares upward. It is robust, measuring up toDagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt. Culture: Arabian. Dimensions: H. with sheath 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); H. without sheath 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); Wt. 6.6 oz. (187.1 g); Wt. of sheath 1 lb. 4.8 oz. (589.7 g); belt (c); Wt. 13.5 oz. (382.7 g). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Close-up of a detail of the magnificent, lavishly decorated back-plate of the armour of Philip II, first King of Spain from 1556 to 1598. Madrid (Spain), 1966.Lisbon, Portugal. Display of old Prussian helmets. (Editorial Use Only)Sallet late 15th century Spanish or Italian Intended for infantrymen, sallets of this distinctive type are found in large numbers in the armory of the dukes of Medinaceli in the Museo Ejercito, Madrid. Some of them are struck with Milanese-style marks, suggesting they may have been made in Italy for export to Spain; alternately, they may have been made in Spain and marked in imitation of the more prestigious and expensive Italian originals. This example, which is unmarked, retains the fragment of an iron plume-holder() at the front and appears to have been painted.. Sallet. Spanish or Italian. late 15th century. Steel, pigment. HelmetsStraw Bee Hive. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 40.9 cm (12 1/16 x 16 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 1/4" high; 16" in diameter. Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Gray.Traditional puppets in souvenir shop, Sicily, Italy, EuropeAncient sabre Ancient sabre. A smart variant of the fighting weapon Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxxSibrikovx 2424028Funerary Mask 5th-1st century B.C. Calima (Ilama). Funerary Mask 309855Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Kingdom of Italy. Kepi of the earth branch Custom Guard with short pick.C3PO robot head, castle of Foix, 10th century, Foix, department of Ariège, Occitanie, Pyrenean mountain range, France.FIGURA DE GUERRERO-NIGERIA,LJEBU O AREA YORUBA-1455/1640-31,1CM. Location: METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. NEW YORK CITY.Jousting Armor. Armorer: Attributed to Anton Peffenhauser (German, Augsburg, 1525-1603). Culture: German, Augsburg. Dimensions: Wt. 55 lb. (24.95 kg). Date: ca. 1580. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Knight in protective metal suit, with hands on sword isolated medieval armour. Vector man in halberd protection and breastplate. Templar fighter mascot, 14th 15th century warrior, man in helmet mask. Medieval armour with sword in metal suit isolatedSiege Helmet 17th-18th century French. Siege Helmet 27080England, London, Tower of London, The White Tower, Display of Medieval Armour for Man and HorseDecorative farmer figureSword, gown worn by Tuscan dignitary, AltopascioVenetian Mask Black Background Template Venetian Mask Black Background Template Copyright: xZoonar.com/DanielxFerreira-LeitesxCiccarinox 12649018Cuirass. Valentin Siebenburger (German, 1510--1564); Nuremberg. Date: 1520-1550. Dimensions: H. 55.9 cm (22 in.). Steel and leather. Origin: Nuremberg. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Valentin Siebenbüger.Set of knight helmets in engraving style. Design element for logo, label, emblem, sign. Vector illustration. Set of knight helmets in engraving style. Design element for logo, label, emblem, sign. Close-up of a mask hanging on a wallKnight orange crusader icon. Cartoon of knight orange crusader vector icon for web design isolated on white background. Knight orange crusader icon, cartoon styleCartoon ancient roman soldier helmet icon setDoll on white background Viking India Copyright: xMadhusudanxTawde/DinodiaxPhotoxBasingstoke, England. United Kingdom. Display of old swords. (Editorial Use Only)Palermo, Sicily, Italy Medieval mock-up prop characters with swords and shields stand in the parking lot of the Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, or performing arts theatre on Piazza Ruggiero Settimo.PORTAESTANDARTE DE LA ESCOLTA REAL. Author: Teo. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.Hunter with crossbowWEATHERCOCK Weathercock. Sheet metal. Nineteenth century.Cavalry sports helmet, Roman Britain, late 1st or early 2nd century. Artist: UnknownFigurine of the Polish Guard officer; Koenigliche Porcellain Fabrique, Meissen (1710-1763); XVIII/19th century (1790-00-00-1810-00-00);Armor (Gusoku) 19th century Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka Japanese This armor bears the wisteria badge of the Ōkubo family, daimyo (lords) of Karasuyama.. Armor (Gusoku) 22606Statuette of Old Man Dressed in Short Draped Garments and Sandals, Carries a Bundle Tied over His Shoulder and Leans on a Staff 19th century Japan. Statuette of Old Man Dressed in Short Draped Garments and Sandals, Carries a Bundle Tied over His Shoulder and Leans on a Staff 62359Binz on Rügen, Granitz hunting lodge, built between 1837 and 1846 by Johann Gottfried Steinmeyer on behalf of Prince Wilhelm Malte I zu Putbus, hall on the ground floor, stove in the shape of a knightPiet Hein, Lieutenant Admiraal (1577-1629). Image of wood: Piet Hein, Lieutenant Admiral (1577-1629). Pendant of BK-NM-1005.Ritter Eine Alte Ritterrüstung in einer Puppe. An old knight s armor in a doll. Copyright: xZoonar.com/HansxJuegenxKochanx 22772796Viking in studioBrass statue of king Bali raja in ancient time Hindu god showpiece on red background, Pune, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotoxGreat Court Room in the Fuerstenbau, Veste Coburg, Exhibition of courtly weapons for tournaments and military purposes, Coburg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Fuerstenbau, Germany, EuropeGladiator with cleaver isolated on white