Soldier giving the fuse on the cock of his helm its proper place and shape (no. 8), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 8), c. 1600. With the thumb and middle finger of his right hand, he is giving the burning wick on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his helm its proper place and shape. Plate 8 in the instructions for handling the rudder. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial arts circa 1600., print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (

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