Ear star

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Zischägge (17th century) with ear rose on the cheek flap

As ear Stern , hearing Rose or hearing rosette openings are on a helmet designates the level of the ears. They were often arranged in a decorative way and were supposed to guarantee unrestricted hearing .

literature

  • Heinrich Müller, Fritz Kunter: European helmets from the collection of the Museum of German History. 2nd, expanded and revised edition. Military publishing house of the GDR , Berlin 1984.