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Spanish Conquistador Cabosset Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Spanish Conquistador Cabosset Helmet
Spanish Conquistador Cabosset Helmet this type helmet was worn by the first Spanish Conquistadors to land on this continent, from the time of Columbus to approximately 1580. More rare is to find a helmet with engraving and battle damage such as is seen here. The engraved helmets were few and worn only by aristocracy or officers. The engraving portrays Conquistadors standing in uniform. This helmet also has a brass engraved plume holder. The Cabosset helmet was the predecessor to the more widely seen Combed Morion Helmet.