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Morions like this one emerged at the beginning of the 16th century from the Spanish kettle hat. This helmet type dominated European battlefields until the early 17th century. It offered good protection, was easy to produce, and didn't obstruct the wearer's field of vision. Spanish explorers wore this style of morion throughout North, Central, and South America. The British armies of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties used it as well. Both musketeers and pikemen favored it, sometimes pairing it with a breastplate or buff coat.
The style of this morion draws clear influence from the all'antica armor style, which emerged in Italy in the first half of the 16th century. During the Renaissance, a particular fascination with classical antiquity shaped the development of plate armor — including the all'antica style. The stylized steel crest is modeled after the helmet crests of Roman legionaries, letting the wearer connect with that glorious past.
This morion features sloping edges, a helmet crest, and a polished finish. The sloping edges give you a wide, unobstructed field of vision. A chin strap and adjustable leather liner make it easy to wear. Fits head circumferences up to 61 cm.
