A South German lobster-tailed burgonet(Zischägge),circa 1630 One-piece skull embossed with six ribs radiating from a crown plate with ring finial. Riveted peak with turned edge and adjustable nasal bar bearing the stamped numeral "I". Neck-guard of four upward lapping cusped lames,pierced cheek-pieces. Original leathers,one cheek-piece attachment torn. Height 29 cm. Beautiful,arsenal-maintained piece. A similar Zischägge was offered for sale in Hermann Historica's 58th auction(lot 500),historic,historical,,17th century,defensive arms,weapons,arms,w,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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