Archer's Sallet

Art Institute of Chicago

Archer's Sallet

Spanish

Date
1470/90
Medium
Steel
Culture
Spain
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

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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Object type
AAT300209266

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