tudor closed tournament helmet Romeinse en Griekse beelden It is hand painted to

It is hand painted to give it a lifelike appearance

protected by a visor consisting of three bars

Its length is 110 cm and it is well-suited to intensive use

offering considerable protection for the head and face

tudor closed tournament helmet Romeinse en Griekse beelden It is hand painted toAt the end of the 15th century, the close helmet evolved from the armet and later versions of the sallet. This type of helmet closely resembles the armet and remained a symbol of European aristocracy until the early 17th century. It was worn in state portraits, during tournaments, and on the battlefield by heavily armoured cuirassiers armed with rapiers and wheellock pistols. As the practical duties of the aristocracy were increasingly carried out by