Austrian Zischägge/lobsterpot helmet

Victrix · 26th September 2020, 04:11 PM

Started preparing for Christmas already. Obtained this mid-1600s Austrian zischegge or lobstertail pot helmet. It has a one-piece fluted skull with 12 ribs which finish in a small flower shaped crown plate and ring finial. Some say the ring was used to hang the helmet from the saddle, and others say it was to attach field colours for identification. It has a peak with turned edge and sliding nasal bar. There’s a four-lame neck guard with flower edge decoration, and two pierced cheek pieces. This is not standard armoury munitions grade issue and probably belonged to an officer.

Many rivets are missing. Maybe these were gilted and salvaged for value?

I will clean the helmet and try to clear some of the rust gently before giving it a good oiling.

Comments welcome.

26th September 2020, 04:11 PM	#1
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 711	Austrian Zischegge/lobstertail pot helmet Started preparing for Christmas already. Obtained this mid-1600s Austrian zischegge or lobstertail pot helmet. It has a one-piece fluted skull with 12 ribs which finish in a small flower shaped crown plate and ring finial. Some say the ring was used to hang the helmet from the saddle, and others say it was to attach field colours for identification. It has a peak with turned edge and sliding nasal bar. There’s a four-lame neck guard with flower edge decoration, and two pierced cheek pieces. This is not standard armoury munitions grade issue and probably belonged to an officer. Many rivets are missing. Maybe these were gilted and salvaged for value? I will clean the helmet and try to clear some of the rust gently before giving it a good oiling. Comments welcome. Attached Images Last edited by Victrix; 27th September 2020 at 11:39 AM.