Original Spanish Late 16th to Early 17th Century One-Piece Cabasset Helmet U.S. Military Maps formerly the Third United States

formerly the Third United States Army

This light comes as an untested example

leaving it in great shape

the plating throughout is still 100% intact

He served in various positions throughout his career as a Marine

Original Spanish Late 16th to Early 17th Century One-Piece Cabasset Helmet U.S. Military Maps formerly the Third United StatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This helmet was constructed of two overlapping pieces of iron which were hammered and riveted together. Along the narrow brim is a row of riveted holes that would have included a band of leather secured by said rivets. This leather band would have been stitched to a fabric helmet lining, which is no longer present. Cabasset, from the Spanish word capacete, meaning little cap was a light helmet similar to the Burgonet