Netherlands, Kingdom. A 17th Century Zischägge Newly Listed measuring 35 mm x 52

measuring 35 mm x 52 mm

silver star affixed to its original ribbon)

close by four swivel clips

numbered 23198

Netherlands, Kingdom. A 17th Century Zischägge Newly Listed measuring 35 mm x 52A Lobster Tailed Pot Helmet also known as a zischgge, this untouched, as found example features a blackened steel shell (magnetic), a longitudinal seem along the skull, neatly riveted in place. Front visor with rounded crimped edging with a forward projecting peak in addition to a sliding bar screw post and outlet with the bar itself lost to time. The characteristic lobster tail itself is composed of four individual scales each riveted and firmly in