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Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony

Cleveland Museum of Art

Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony. Black helmet with gold accents and designs. The helmet has a large curved brim that flares out at the sides. A wide gold band crosses the center, forming a cross shape. The band features a decorative pattern. A circular design on the forehead depicts a coat of arms within a circle. A similar circular design with a figure on horseback is on the front. The helmet has a row of six decorative rivets along the bottom edge. The background is dark gray, with a light source shining on the helmet.

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900 × 757 px
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