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LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY 'COMB MORION' ST

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY 'COMB MORION' ST
<B>LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY 'COMB MORION' STYLE, SPANISH HELMET</B></I> - This type of helmet was historically used by light calvary or infantry soldiers in the Spanish Colonial West. Fully engraved with a high median ridge. Crowning the ridge, on either side, is the engraved bust of a Conquistador. Elaborate engraving motif includes; stands of flags, drums, trumpets, helmets, mandolins, etc. one of the decorations on the helmet evidences what appears to be the initials ?L over a date that looks to be 1700. The quality of this one piece constructed helmet along with its embellishment would indicate the original owner was of a high military position.<BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Scattered pitting with the normal rim and crown damage. Engraving quite distinct. Great old repair on one end that appears to be period. This is, overall, a very nice specimen from a very interesting period in western history.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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