Ca. 1300 AD The great helm is composed of five riveted sheets of iron, four of which stand upright and are covered with an overlapping oval-shaped, flat top. The round top rivets are hand-forged, following the usual forgery techniques from the 12th 14th centuries. The cross-connection on the front side, the appearance of the two cut-out crosses, on either side, as well as large, small visor holes referring to an origin in the 13th century. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. The full authentication report will accompany the purchase. Size: L: 340 mm W: 220 mm; 4,8 kg. Provenance: Property of an European collector; formerly in Ing. P. Till collection till 1999; previously bought in Vienna in 1971; formerly sold in Paris in 1926. The item will be accompanied by copies of three previous original invoices.