Savoy Helmet - Visored Close Helm

Description

Early 17th C Private Collection A sturdy visored close helm of a style that was popular across Europe in the first half of the 17thC. This type of helm is sometimes referred to as a “Todenkopf” or death head helm as it has a skull like appearance in some of its forms. * Width at base : 10.43 in 265mm * Front to back at base : 9.44 in 240mm * Height : 11in 280mm * Wt : 5.88lbs 2669gr  [Support us on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/oakeshott) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/oakeshottinstitute)