16th century spanish morion cabasset antique finis Zwaardonderhoud The shield features a bronzed

The shield features a bronzed steel shield boss and a wooden handle on the back

separate plates employed on fingered gauntlets

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Similar oil lamps have been found in the 7th-century Sutton Hoo ship grave

round shapes and the absence of rib decorations

16th century spanish morion cabasset antique finis Zwaardonderhoud The shield features a bronzedThe helmet is based on an original from the early 16th century. In the first half of the 16th century, the cabasset developed in Spain. Cabassets were mainly produced in Calatayud, a city in Aragn. Whilst morions were similarly employed by foot soldiers, the cabasset was worn by infantry in pike and shot formations. It was popular in 16th century England and was utilised during the English Civil War. Several of these helmets were brought to the New