Military helmet - Morion helmet, Spanish Renaissance - 15th–17th century - Reproduction
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Spanish Renaissance Morion helmet reproduction in steel with bronze riveted rosettes and a rear steel socket for a plume, weighing 1.4 kg and measured at 28×38×28 cm, supplied without a wooden presentation stand and sold as a reproduction with patina.
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Renaissance-era EMBLEMATIC MORION HELMET - 16th century - Reproduction
Fabrication in steel
The rim is adorned with bronze riveted rosettes and at the back there is a steel socket to hold a plume or a pennant.
This Morion is an exact and faithful replica, made identically to the originals found in excavations, produced with the same methods, using only steel and leather, as in the Renaissance.
This helmet is in good overall condition, but it was used during historical shoots for French TV FR3 and shows a realistic patina,
Dimensions and weight: 1.400 kg - H 28 x 38 x 28 cm
Inner: 21 cm x 20 cm
This piece is for collectors and enthusiasts who cannot afford authentic archaeological pieces.
Also ideal for enthusiasts of historical reenactment.
The wooden display stand is not included in the sale
This helmet is in good condition, with a beautiful patina that gives it a very authentic look for a reproduction
Used many times for documentary shoots about history for French TV TV3
Sold as is - Please look closely at the photos. They are the photos of the item you will receive.
Ideal for collection or for recreating the equipment of a Renaissance soldier
Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, with registered mail and signature on delivery and insurance.
Items are pre-packaged as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Group orders are therefore not possible
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or arrange delivery accordingly for your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and require signature,
If you are not present and have not signed for it, the order will be returned to me.
Another important detail for Dutch buyers:
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
Which is neither professional nor very serious.
A LITTLE HISTORY
The morion helmet, emblematic of the Renaissance period in the 16th century, is a key element of personal armor used mainly by soldiers and arquebusiers.
Originating from Spain, this helmet is characterized by its distinctive shape, practical and aesthetic, with a rounded or slightly conical skull, often adorned with a crest or a movable visor.
The morion’s design aimed to provide effective protection against projectiles and bladed weapons while remaining light, thus facilitating mobility for the wearer in combat.
Its manufacture typically involved iron or steel, sometimes stamped and riveted to ensure better durability.
The morion’s decoration could vary according to the wearer’s rank or role, sometimes incorporating engravings or inlays of copper or gold, signaling social status or membership in a specific unit.
Morphologically, the morion features a short visor for facial protection while maintaining good visibility, and a decorative crest, which could be used to distinguish different units or factions.
Its use was mainly in European armies, particularly in Spain, Italy, and France, where it was adopted by arquebusiers and Renaissance soldiers.
The morion sits within an evolution of protective gear, marked by a balance between lightness, efficiency, and aesthetics, reflecting the military innovations of the era.
Finally, this element has also become an iconic symbol of the Renaissance, appearing in many works of art and historical representations, testimony to its importance in the military and cultural context of that period.
Renaissance-era EMBLEMATIC MORION HELMET - 16th century - Reproduction
Fabrication in steel
The rim is adorned with bronze riveted rosettes and at the back there is a steel socket to hold a plume or a pennant.
This Morion is an exact and faithful replica, made identically to the originals found in excavations, produced with the same methods, using only steel and leather, as in the Renaissance.
This helmet is in good overall condition, but it was used during historical shoots for French TV FR3 and shows a realistic patina,
Dimensions and weight: 1.400 kg - H 28 x 38 x 28 cm
Inner: 21 cm x 20 cm
This piece is for collectors and enthusiasts who cannot afford authentic archaeological pieces.
Also ideal for enthusiasts of historical reenactment.
The wooden display stand is not included in the sale
This helmet is in good condition, with a beautiful patina that gives it a very authentic look for a reproduction
Used many times for documentary shoots about history for French TV TV3
Sold as is - Please look closely at the photos. They are the photos of the item you will receive.
Ideal for collection or for recreating the equipment of a Renaissance soldier
Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, with registered mail and signature on delivery and insurance.
Items are pre-packaged as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Group orders are therefore not possible
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or arrange delivery accordingly for your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and require signature,
If you are not present and have not signed for it, the order will be returned to me.
Another important detail for Dutch buyers:
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
Which is neither professional nor very serious.
A LITTLE HISTORY
The morion helmet, emblematic of the Renaissance period in the 16th century, is a key element of personal armor used mainly by soldiers and arquebusiers.
Originating from Spain, this helmet is characterized by its distinctive shape, practical and aesthetic, with a rounded or slightly conical skull, often adorned with a crest or a movable visor.
The morion’s design aimed to provide effective protection against projectiles and bladed weapons while remaining light, thus facilitating mobility for the wearer in combat.
Its manufacture typically involved iron or steel, sometimes stamped and riveted to ensure better durability.
The morion’s decoration could vary according to the wearer’s rank or role, sometimes incorporating engravings or inlays of copper or gold, signaling social status or membership in a specific unit.
Morphologically, the morion features a short visor for facial protection while maintaining good visibility, and a decorative crest, which could be used to distinguish different units or factions.
Its use was mainly in European armies, particularly in Spain, Italy, and France, where it was adopted by arquebusiers and Renaissance soldiers.
The morion sits within an evolution of protective gear, marked by a balance between lightness, efficiency, and aesthetics, reflecting the military innovations of the era.
Finally, this element has also become an iconic symbol of the Renaissance, appearing in many works of art and historical representations, testimony to its importance in the military and cultural context of that period.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Object title
Morion helmet, Spanish Renaissance - 15th–17th century - Reproduction
Condition
Correct with patina
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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