Early 17th C
Private Collection
A sturdy visored close helm of a style that was popular across Europe in the first half of the 17thC. This type of helm is sometimes referred to as a “Todenkopf” or death head helm as it has a skull like appearance in some of its forms.
* Width at base : 10.43 in 265mm
* Front to back at base : 9.44 in 240mm
* Height : 11in 280mm
* Wt : 5.88lbs 2669gr
![Close Helm](http://i.imgur.com/7Z5hWnI.jpg)
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