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Peaked Morion

c. 1580–90
etched russet steel with traces of gilding; roped brim, brass plume holder
Overall: 35.4 x 23.7 x 26.7 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Weight: 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1085
Location: 210A Armor Court
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Originally this helmet was topped with a feathered plume. The Swiss Guard, a regiment of soldiers that has guarded the Vatican since the 16th century, wear similar looking peaked morions today, though theirs are adorned with voluminous ostrich feather plumes.

Peaked Morion

c. 1580–90

North Italy, Milan?, 16th century

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