Basic info

Collection

Military History

Object name

Zischägge

Object category

Armour

Description

Zischagge, 'Dutch' (so called 'lobster-tailed') pot, one piece construction, with ribbed skull, terminating in ring-shaped finial. The fall is fixed and has a sliding nasal secured by wing-nut. Broad neckguard of four piece laminated construction (now with one internal leather and solidly rivetted). With its two triangular pierced cheekpieces. marked 'VX' on underside of fall.

Production date start

1630

Production date end

1650

Period

Stuart

Jacobean

Charles I and Civil War