Comb Morion

1570

French

The morion was the most common helmet throughout Europe in the 16th century. Its popularity owes to a design that was as stylish as it was practical. The pointed broad brim and comb were crafted to protect the open face, neck, and top of the head by trapping or sliding away an assailant’s blows.

Status: On View, Gallery 239
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Title: Comb Morion
Place: France (Object made in)
Date: Made 1560–1590
Medium: Steel, iron, brass, and leather
Dimensions: 24.1 × 40.6 × 35.6 cm (9 1/2 × 16 × 14 in.)
Credit Line: George F. Harding Collection
Reference Number: 1982.2508
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