Title
Cavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s. Creator: Unknown.
Caption
Cavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s. The "spider-like" legs of this helmet protected the mounted soldier's face and head from slashing sword blows. The legs could be raised and locked up out of the way when not required.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F75_003
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
61,7Mb (2,8Mb) / 16,7in x 14,4in / 5000 x 4311 (300dpi)