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A GERMAN BLACK AND WHITE MORION C.1570-80

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Price: $5,650.00
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Item Number: 08-130
This example, of fine flamboyant form, is from a distinctly identifiable group, showing superior quality. The deep domed skull has a high broad "white" crest with roped edge. Each hemisphere is embossed with a raised relief crescent form band flanked by additional narrow raised band which is decorative as well as adding strength. The balance of the field is blackened, the transversely stippled brim polished in the "white" as well. The curved brim upturned in fine sweeping terminals. Black and white armor was produced in Germany and used both domestically and exported. It is not uncommon for a Scandinavian arsenal to be equipped with German armor. Provenance: Aalholm Slot, the Danish Royal Castle at Nysted, Denmark.

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