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Helmet

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The helmet was originally made of eight steel plates, a turned steel central spindle and four to five rows of lamellae with a leather lining, sewn together with leather thongs (now almost completely rotted).; lamellar, in fragments; Armour, steel leather, Tibet, C17?


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The helmet was originally made of eight steel plates, a turned steel central spindle and four to five rows of lamellae with a leather lining, sewn together with leather thongs (now almost completely rotted).; lamellar, in fragments; Armour, steel leather, Tibet, C17?
Collection
Accession number
528A-1905

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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