Basic info

Collection

Military History

Object name

Lobster pott helmet

Object category

Armour

Description

Lobster pott helmet with ribbed skull. The fall is fixed and has a sliding nasal. The cheekpieces are secured to the helmet by two leather straps. The top of the helmet has a star-shaped metal piece. The helmet has protection at the neck also.

Production date start

1620

Production date end

1649

Period

Stuart

Jacobean

Charles I and Civil War