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Cavalry Spider Helmet
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About this work
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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineCavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s. France, 17th century. Iron with black paint; overall: 30.2 x 21.3 x 17.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1921.1258
