Cavalry Spider Helmet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cavalry Spider Helmet

Date
1600s
Medium
iron with black paint
Culture
France, 17th century
Department
Medieval Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
102590

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The "spider-like" legs of this helmet protected the mounted soldier's face and head from slashing sword blows. The legs could be raised and locked up out of the way when not required. This helmet was made specifically for use in the field by the light cavalry who wore only a half suit of armor, sturdy riding boots, and an open helmet.

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Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Provenance
Pierre Lorillard Ronalds | -1921: Frank Gair Macomber; Boston | 1921: American Art Association; (sale, November 1921); cat. #294. | 1921-: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Oh

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