A Rare Heavy & Impressive 15th Century German Eisenhut Helmet. 10” tall, 14” at its widest. Single piece hammered bowl with sheer sides rising to a conical top & falling to a broad flaring brim with everted rim, brim slightly deeper at the back. Modern liner and chin strap fitted using flower head rivets through the pre-existing punched rivet holes.
Circa 1560 -90
In very fine condition, strike marks to the left side suggesting use in battle.