Heavy comb morion Nürnberg - identification of makers mark

AHorsa · 30th April 2024, 11:12 PM

Dear all,

I just acquired this heavy (2,1Kg) comb morion. It is made from one piece. There are two marks on the rim - one I think is Nürnberg, the other a makers mark "HM"(?). I cannot find that in my humble literature. This anyone of you have an idea?

Kind regards
Andreas

corrado26 · 1st May 2024, 08:48 AM

The "HM" mark is to be found in "European Arms and Armour" in the catalogue of the Wallace Collection, but unfortunately without the name of the Nuremberg smith wjo made this helmet for the Saxon Guard.

AHorsa · 1st May 2024, 10:10 AM

Hi Corrado,

Great! Many thanks!!

Kind regards
Andreas

AHorsa · 6th May 2024, 03:57 PM

The mark is identified as the one of Hans Michel, Nuremberg 1539-1599. He also produced morions for the Saxonian guard

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AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 367	Heavy comb morion Nürnberg - identification of makers mark Dear all, I just acquired this heavy (2,1Kg) comb morion. It is made from one piece. There are two marks on the rim - one I think is Nürnberg, the other a makers mark "HM"(?). I cannot find that in my humble literature. This anyone of you have an idea? Kind regards Andreas Attached Images

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corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,207	The "HM" mark is to be found in "European Arms and Armour" in the catalogue of the Wallace Collection, but unfortunately without the name of the Nuremberg smith wjo made this helmet for the Saxon Guard. Attached Images

1st May 2024, 10:10 AM	#3
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 367	Hi Corrado, Great! Many thanks!! Kind regards Andreas

6th May 2024, 03:57 PM	#4
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 367	The mark is identified as the one of Hans Michel, Nuremberg 1539-1599. He also produced morions for the Saxonian guard