16th century spanish morion cabasset antique finis Zwaardonderhoud round shapes and the absence

round shapes and the absence of rib decorations

The pommel

separate plates employed on fingered gauntlets

The beautiful runic decorations along the blade lend the sword a distinctive and meaningful appearance

16th century spanish morion cabasset antique finis Zwaardonderhoud round shapes and the absenceThe helmet is based on an original from the early 16th century. In the first half of the 16th century, the cabasset developed in Spain. Cabassets were mainly produced in Calatayud, a city in Aragn. Whilst morions were similarly employed by foot soldiers, the cabasset was worn by infantry in pike and shot formations. It was popular in 16th century England and was utilised during the English Civil War. Several of these helmets were brought to the New