RARE MEDIEVAL HELMET WITH ORIGINAL CHAINMAIL

Ca. 1300-1400. Medieval Central European. A rare conical iron helmet with an extended chainmail neck guard. The original chainmail, attached to the rear with large butted rings, helped to deflect a blow to the back of the head and neck. These helmets were built around a framework of bronze or iron strips, overlaid with sheets of bronze or copper. A well-made conical helmet was an effective defence against a sword or a mace. Excellent condition; custom-made stand included. For more information on Medieval helmets, see Cantor, N. F. (1999). The Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages. Viking Publishing, 44ff. & Bradbury, J. (2004). The Routledge companion to medieval warfare. London: Routledge.Size: L:450mm / W:210mm; 1.6kg. Provenance: Property of a collector A. V., previously owned by B. S., acquired from an ancient art dealer J. W. in 1986 on the UK market. A copy of the original invoice will accompany this purchase.