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Triple-Crested Burgonet
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Popular throughout the 1500s and 1600s, the burgonet was a light, open headpiece favored by cavalry and infantry alike. Its main features are a peak over the eyes and hinged cheekpieces that fasten with a strap or lace under the chin. The basic helmet lent itself to variations of design or ornamentation. This version, with its triple crests, is known to have been produced in Augsburg. The style was worn by the bodyguard of Emperor Charles V (ruled 1519-56).
| Artist / Maker | Germany, possibly Augsburg |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1560–70 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, possibly Augsburg |
| Medium | steel, leather bands |
| Dimensions | Overall: 28 x 30.2 x 21.3 cm (11 x 11 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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