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Cavalry helmet belonging to the armor, presumably worn by the knight Pankraz von Freyberg
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Cavalry helmet belonging to the armor, presumably worn by the knight Pankraz von Freyberg

anonymous · c. 1500 - c. 1550 · striking (metalworking); riveted; iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Cavalry helmet or mantel helmet with a double visor. The right side of the lower faceplate has air holes consisting of a rectangle crowned on both sides with a circle. In total, there are seven such decorations. With snap buttons, both visors can be held up. The helmet has a crest. The lining is largely still present and probably nineteenth century. The riveted articulated neckplate consists of two parts, the lower one edged with a cable decoration.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineRuiterhelm behorend bij de wapenrusting, vermoedelijk gedragen door den ridder Pankraz von Freyberg. c. 1500 - c. 1550. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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