Close Helmet of Claude Gouffier (1501–1570), ca. 1555–60, French, Steel, gold, brass, H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 5 oz. (2863 g), Helmets, This is an excellent example of a French heavy cavalry helmet of the mid-sixteenth century. Its elaborate decoration includes the monogram of Claude Gouffier (1501–1570), Master of the Horse (Grand Écuyer) for Henry II and Charles IX
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Close Helmet, Claude Gouffier, 1501–1570, ca, 1555–60, French, Steel, gold, brass, H, 15 3/4, 40 cm, W, 8 1/4, 21, D, 14 1/2, 36.8, Wt, 6 lb, 5 oz, 2863 g, Helmets, excellent example, French heavy cavalry, helmet, mid-sixteenth century, elaborate decoration, includes, monogram, Master, Horse, Grand Écuyer, Henry II, Charles IX
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