Close Helmet for the Tilt

German, Augsburg

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The helmet is part of a richly decorated armor made for one of the princes Radziwill of Poland for use in the field and the tournament. The Polish eagle appears in the etched ornament; the date 1573 is etched on another piece from this same armor, which is in the Art Institute of Chicago.

Close Helmet for the Tilt, Steel, gold, brass, German, Augsburg

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Close Helmet for the Tilt, Steel, gold, brass, German, Augsburg
Close Helmet for the Tilt, Steel, gold, brass, German, Augsburg
Close Helmet for the Tilt, Steel, gold, brass, German, Augsburg
Close Helmet for the Tilt, Steel, gold, brass, German, Augsburg
Close Helmet for the Tilt, Steel, gold, brass, German, Augsburg

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