Original 17th century riding helmet of the "pappenheimer" type. Steel bell, plain with forged six ribs converging at the top of the helmet, in place of the distinctive eyelet used to hang the helmet
. To the bell riveted canopy, nosal handle and three-foliate cap, cheek one, unattached with five listening holes.
Nosal marked with the letter W or M (owner or workshop). Threads at nosal functional. Some of the rivets later.
Good condition as shown in photos.
The name pappenheimer was used especially in Poland, where it was used by the hussars in the late 17th century and the first half of the 18th century, It was also used by cuirassiers during the Thirty Years' War.
