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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A siege helmet and breastplate with Order of Malta cross, fine del XVII Sec.

Estimate

€ 5.000 - 7.000

Sold

€ 6.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Europe
height 22 - 35 cm.
Very heavy, iron helmet, worked in two pieces with the low comb, slightly sloping brim and nape-guard, of the two cheek-pieces only the two hinges remain; the two hemispheres painted in white with the Order of Malta. Iron breast-plate ribbed in the middle with sloping lower margin, neckline and raised gussets, border provided with openwork. In the centre a large Maltese cross in white (small missing parts). On the front side are the two pins for the straps; on the left side in the lower part, further hook (on the opposite side is missing) for the strap. Beautiful and rare ensemble. Provided with stand.