A German or Polish Zischägge, mid-17th century, One-piece skull embossed with six raised ribs, crown plate with ring finial. Riveted pointed peak with turned edge, the point marked "M", on the underside old arsenal mark "XIII". Sliding nasal bar (added?) with wingscrew. Neck guard sliding on four lames. Movable cheek pieces pierced with seven holes for hearing. The inside with original leather lining, the hinges of the cheek pieces renewed. Height 28 cm. defensive arms, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, object, objects, stills, clippin, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 5616px × 3154px
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Keywords: -piece, 17th, century, embossed, german, mid-17th, polish, skull, zischägge