Fake 17th century Polish helmet zischagge ?

Cerjak · 15th February 2017, 06:18 PM

This helmet has been circulating among auction houses and eBay in recent months , I have more than big doubts about his authenticity and would like opinion from other members . ( pictures from the 2 differents examplars )

Auction house description;
A scarce 17th century Polish helmet zischagge, the skull constructed of a headband and 11 plates, scalloped along the lower edges, and tapering up to the 2 superimposed octagonal top plates with short square section spike, peak with reinforced front edge, and neck guard of 4 plates with reinforced outer edges, secured by prominent round headed rivets overall (2 replaced). GC with a pleasing dark age patina. Plate 12

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Cerjak

15th February 2017, 06:18 PM	#1
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Fake 17th century Polish helmet zischagge ? This helmet has been circulating among auction houses and eBay in recent months , I have more than big doubts about his authenticity and would like opinion from other members . ( pictures from the 2 differents examplars ) Auction house description; A scarce 17th century Polish helmet zischagge, the skull constructed of a headband and 11 plates, scalloped along the lower edges, and tapering up to the 2 superimposed octagonal top plates with short square section spike, peak with reinforced front edge, and neck guard of 4 plates with reinforced outer edges, secured by prominent round headed rivets overall (2 replaced). GC with a pleasing dark age patina. Plate 12 Best Cerjak Attached Images