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Victrix · 7th October 2020, 05:26 PM

When I examined the helmet again today I found the number 1 stamped on the back of the top of the nasal bar, and the number 3 stamped on each of the top three lames of the neck guard. The numbering on the lames and the cheek pieces is very delicate and barely visible. I found them by using a torch light to shine on the inside at different angles. Jim posted an excellent article back in 2017 from the Park Lane Arms Fair, Spring 2005 journal, "What Do Armourers Marks Mean?” by Chris Dobson, master armourer.

The inside of the helmet appears to have been blackened but you can still see pitting and marks from metal impurities and the smith’s hammer work.

The fluted skull, flower shaped crown plate and lobed top edges on the back lames makes the helmet different, although these features are by no means unique for Zischägge of the time (possibly Hungarian?).

7th October 2020, 05:26 PM	#14
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 678	When I examined the helmet again today I found the number 1 stamped on the back of the top of the nasal bar, and the number 3 stamped on each of the top three lames of the neck guard. The numbering on the lames and the cheek pieces is very delicate and barely visible. I found them by using a torch light to shine on the inside at different angles. Jim posted an excellent article back in 2017 from the Park Lane Arms Fair, Spring 2005 journal, "What Do Armourers Marks Mean?” by Chris Dobson, master armourer. The inside of the helmet appears to have been blackened but you can still see pitting and marks from metal impurities and the smith’s hammer work. The fluted skull, flower shaped crown plate and lobed top edges on the back lames makes the helmet different, although these features are by no means unique for Zischägge of the time (possibly Hungarian?). Attached Images Last edited by Victrix; 7th October 2020 at 10:23 PM.