Rare helmet in medieval style, Hounskull, Germany 19th century.
Rare helmet in medieval style, Hounskull, Germany 19th century.
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Rare helmet in medieval style, Hounskull, Germany 19th century. Hounskull, Hundsgugel (dog hood) is a type of bascinet-type helmet with a cone-shaped visor strongly extended forward. This shape of the visor increased its surface area, which made it possible to provide it with many ventilation holes. The helmet was used by European knighthood in the XIV-XV centuries. length 30 cm.
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Good condition
Dimensions
Height 30 cm / 11.8 in
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Rare helmet in medieval style, Hounskull, Germany 19th century.
Item details
Description
Rare helmet in medieval style, Hounskull, Germany 19th century. Hounskull, Hundsgugel (dog hood) is a type of bascinet-type helmet with a cone-shaped visor strongly extended forward. This shape of the visor increased its surface area, which made it possible to provide it with many ventilation holes. The helmet was used by European knighthood in the XIV-XV centuries. length 30 cm.
Condition
Good condition
Dimensions
Height 30 cm / 11.8 in