Original English Early 17th Century Two-Piece Cabasset Helmet
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Original Item: Only One Available. This helmet was constructed of two overlapping pieces of iron which were hammered and riveted together. Above the narrow brim is a row of fourteen (14) rivets holding in small wavy circular plates, some of which are gone. These would have included a band of leather secured by said rivets. This leather band would have been stitched to a fabric helmet lining, which is no longer present.
Cabasset, from the Spanish word capacete, meaning “little cap” was a light helmet similar to the Burgonet helmet, cabasset helmets were used in the 16th and 17th centuries by light cavalry and infantrymen in Europe.
This very heavy and oxidized helmet is in great condition for its age with all fourteen rivets intact. As mentioned, there is no cloth or leather still present in this example, but the rivets are still present on the side. Since arrows weren’t really capable of piercing armor, this helmet could have fallen victim to target practice.
It stands roughly 8” tall and the base measures 10 ⅜ x 9 ⅛”. There is a small hole punched through the brim on one side.
Comes ready for further research and display!
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