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Morion

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From Ancrum, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Morion.
000-100-000-868-C
© National Museums Scotland

Morion

A morion is a Spanish helmet popular in Scotland. This iron example was found at Manton Walls at Ancrum in Roxburghshire. It was made in northern Italy in the late 16th century.

The helmet has a narrow brim. The top is broken.


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Online ID: 000-100-000-868-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LN 50
Date: Late 16th century
Material: Iron
Dimensions: 175 mm H; 265 mm x 220 mm
What: Helmet, cabasset / morion
Subject: Armour, targes (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Italy
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Ancrum, Manton Walls
Event:
Description: Iron helmet of the cabasset type or Spanish type morion of North Italian manufacture, late 16th century, found at Manton Walls, Ancrum, Roxburghshire
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