Spring frame
In heraldry, the spring frame is counted as helmet decoration.
Made of sheet metal or, more rarely, leather, it was placed on the helmet , richly decorated and served as a holder for the feather headdress in medieval armament technology. Especially in the case of splendid armor , the helmet was adorned with tufts of feathers, which required a nice holder. The semicircular shape was preferred. Heraldic flight later developed from this helmet ornament . The spring basket , also known as a feather quiver , is counted as an auxiliary jewel . The feathers of ostriches or herons , but also of peacocks , were draped in there and, due to their popularity, these are still used in the coats of arms in a stylized form .
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- ↑ Johannes Schöbel: Ornamental weapons. Weapons and armor from the Dresden Historical Museum. 2nd, edited edition. Military publishing house of the GDR , Berlin 1975.