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Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
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Christian I of Saxony outfitted his palace guards with black and yellow outfits topped off with a coordinated helmet like this one to highlight his grandeur and refinement. The Saxon coat of arms is also proudly displayed on the crest of this helmet.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineMorion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, c. 1580–91. Germany, Nuremberg. Russet steel, etched and gilded; overall: 33.3 x 27 x 23.5 cm (13 1/8 x 10 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1516
