16th Century Spanish Morion Cabasset Helmet of the Tercios 16 gauge

This emblematic helmet is of the Spanish infantry, the glorious men of the Tercios, renowned adventurers who conquered the new world during the 16th century. It was favored by infantry all around Europe but especially loved by this valiant infantry for providing significant protection from most of the attacks encountered on a 16th-century battlefield. It also proved quite utilitarian during siege warfare, where blows were often charged from above.

At the same time, it was tremendously comfortable and lightweight, allowing the wearer to endure sultry weather conditions, typical of the jungle of the new worlds, perhaps, the southern European plains where the Tercios illustrate themselves as brave, demonstrating fighting spirits beyond measure. Bringing various European armies to their knees, they acquired a legendary reputation of fearlessness, invincible with their pikes, swords, and arquebusiers.

This helmet is handmade from 16 gauge MILD STEEL with an antiqued finish. The height is about 29 cm, the inner depth from front to back at eye level measures about 24 cm, and the inner width at ear level is about 18.5 cm. This helmet has an inner circumference of 70 cm (before padded liner attachment) and will fit most head circumferences from about 60 cm to 63 cm, depending on the shape of the wearer’s head. If you desire to wear an additional padded cap, then measure your head circumference while wearing it. (The padded liner already attached inside the helmet is usually enough for most adult male heads). Weighs about 2 Kg and 150 grams.

Note: This product is carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth.