Lot 2540
A German burgonet, ca. 1560
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The skull forged in one piece with four ridges, the slightly rearward-tilting point soldered at the base with copper. Several old sword cuts on the top, an unidentified armourer's mark on the right of the neck. Border of lining rivets. The peak made in one piece, tapering to a point with a turned and roped edge. Large hinged cheek pieces each with nine pierced openings for hearing and turned and roped edges. Original leather loops for attaching the chin strap, one defective. The riveted neck guard with a double row of suspension holes. Height 27.5 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?