Soldier closing the pan of his helm (no. 17), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, closing the pan (the powder reservoir) of his helm (a particular type of firearm) with his right hand (no. 17), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the helm, a burning fuse. Plate 17 in the instructions for handling the helm: Brief enseignement, sur la representation des figures, du droit maniement de l'Harquebuse. Part of the illustrations in a French edition of J. de Gheyn's Wapenhandelinghe: J. de Gheyn, Maniement d'armes, d'arquebuses, mousquetz et piques : en conformité de l'ordre de Mour le

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