Cabasset circa 1600

DavidIEvans · 19th July 2020, 10:53 AM

The same thickness all over is a little concerning as that indicates rolled plate, not hammered plate. But it's

Weight wise it's fine.

The other area that concerns me is the lack of washers. It's possible this helmet suffered restoration in the 19th Century, which lost any surviving washers. The tiny piece of leather under a doesn't rule that out as that may be part of that restoration.

17th Century washers were cut from a strip so weren't round.

19th July 2020, 10:53 AM	#7
DavidIEvans Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 18	The same thickness all over is a little concerning as that indicates rolled plate, not hammered plate. But it's Weight wise it's fine. The other area that concerns me is the lack of washers. It's possible this helmet suffered restoration in the 19th Century, which lost any surviving washers. The tiny piece of leather under a doesn't rule that out as that may be part of that restoration. 17th Century washers were cut from a strip so weren't round.