Close Helmet for the Field

Unknown

ca. 1600–1610 · Steel, gold, leather · Arms and Armor

The decoration of this helmet, with its raised ribs outlining parallel bands etched with trophies of arms, is typically French and is found on a distinctive group of armors dating to the reign of Henry IV (1590–1610). Among the trophies on this example are cannon bearing the fleurs-de-lis of France. (The front collar lame is a modern restoration.)

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1600–1610

Medium

Steel, gold, leather

Culture

French

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913