Basic info

Collection

Military History

Object name

Close helmet

Object category

Armour

Description

English close helmet with vertically slatted visor, over which is a peak. Gorget incorporated with the helmet. The piece is opened for use by hook fasteners. There are the remains of leather and hessian inside The entire piece has been painted black. Part of a suit of 3/4 cuirassier armour.

Production date start

1620

Production date end

1680

Period

Stuart

Jacobean

Charles I and Civil War

Commonwealth

Restoration