Sallet, ca. 1450, German, Steel, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); D. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 9 oz. (2984 g), Helmets, Despite heavy corrosion and damage by fire, this sallet is still notable for its deep helmet bowl and powerful form. A similar example, excavated from the old fortifications of Istanbul, is probably a remnant of the conquest of the city by Ottoman forces in 1453
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Sallet, ca, 1450, German, Steel, H, 9 1/2, 24.1 cm, W, 11 1/4, 28.6, D, 13, 33.7, Wt, 6 lb, oz, 2984 g, Helmets, heavy, corrosion, damage, fire, sallet, deep helmet, bowl, powerful form, example, excavated, old fortifications, Istanbul, remnant, conquest, city, Ottoman forces, 1453
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