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Sallet

late 15th century
Not on view
Intended for infantrymen, sallets of this distinctive type are found in large numbers in the armory of the dukes of Medinaceli in the Museo Ejercito, Madrid. Some of them are struck with Milanese-style marks, suggesting they may have been made in Italy for export to Spain; alternately, they may have been made in Spain and marked in imitation of the more prestigious and expensive Italian originals. This example, which is unmarked, retains the fragment of an iron plume-holder(?) at the front and appears to have been painted.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sallet
  • Date: late 15th century
  • Culture: Spanish or Italian
  • Medium: Steel, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); D. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 9 oz. (1151 g)
  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.158.3a
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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