English 17th Century Knights Funeral Helmet German Holsters correct Naval gilt button and

correct Naval gilt button and pleated ribbon cockade

The original leather blade buffer is in place

All of this is minor

Whether or not the rear sight socket is present

English 17th Century Knights Funeral Helmet German Holsters correct Naval gilt button andOriginal Item: Obtained from an English collector and longtime IMA customer. This could eve dated from the last half of the 16th century, the era of Queen Elizabeth the First. This an extremely old 14th century style Knightly Close Helmet with hinged visors. It is well made but is covered with hundreds of years of pitting, however, it is very solid. The overall weight however, despite it being it is very substantial, indicates that this might not be