A lobster-tailed burgonet for an officer, German, 1st half of the 17th century. The skull is forged in one piece with embossed decorative ribs. Scalloped crest plate with a riveted quadrangular spike. Plume socket at the nape. The peak comes to a point and has a turned under edge rim. Adjustable nasal. Neck guard sliding on five lames. Cheek pieces with chased, perforated bosses. Original leather. Metal surfaces are slightly pitted. Height circa 29 cm. historic, historical, 17th century, uniform, uniforms, piece of clothing, clothes, outfit, outfits, helmet, he,

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