Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by artist unknown. Metal helmet with a conical top having a short spike on top. The helmet tapers to a point at the top. The side and front have a pronounced ridge running along the seam. The visor is scalloped on the bottom edge. A fabric or leather chin strap is attached on either side and hangs down. The helmet has a fabric or leather cover on each side, fastened with metal eyelets. The cover is yellowish in color with signs of wear and tear. The background is gray.