Helmet Alexeis I.
| Helmet Alexeis I. | |
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon |
| Designations: | Helmet Alexeis I. |
| Use: | helmet |
| Working time: | about 1645 to 1676 |
| Distribution: | Russian Empire |
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The helmet of the Russian Tsar Alexei I (1629–1676) is a protective weapon and a ceremonial weapon from Russia.
description
The helmet is made of steel . In terms of type, he is a Kulah Khud or Chichak . The helmet has cheek flaps that are attached to the helmet bowl with a hinge . The neck shield is short and slightly bent outwards and attached to the helmet with three gold-plated chains. The nose iron is relatively narrow and has a richly decorated plate at the top. The helmet bowl is round at the lower end and becomes narrower towards the upper end and tapers to a point. The surface of the helmet bowl is grooved. Almost the entire helmet is decorated with gold engravings ( niello ). The cheek pieces and the plate on the nose irons with combined precious stones and pearls equipped.
literature
- David Douglas Duncan : Great Treasures of the Kremlin. Abbeville Press, New York NY 1979, ISBN 0-89659-074-7 .
Individual evidence
- ^ Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin. Arsenal of the Russian Tsars. A Royal Armories Exhibition, HM Tower of London 13 June 1998 - 13 September 1998. Royal Armories, Leeds 1998, ISBN 0-948092-32-7 , p. 28.