Armet for the Tourney

Kolman Helmschmid

ca. 1515–20 · Steel, copper alloy · Arms and Armor

The visor is fitted with an unusual reinforce depicting the type of grille defense that might be used on a helmet intended for a tournament with swords or clubs. This suggests it was originally part of a garniture that included exchangeable pieces for battle and tournament use.

Artist

Kolman Helmschmid

Date

ca. 1515–20

Medium

Steel, copper alloy

Culture

German, Augsburg

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928