Archer's Sallet

Spanish

suit-helmetarmor

Date

1470/90

Medium

Steel

Dimensions

H.: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

Archers or crossbowmen wore this close-fitting helmet and bevor (chin and throat defense), a distinctly Spanish form. The ear openings were likely once covered by plates or roundels attached by leather to a lining or chin strap.

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