Morion

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LN 50
• Date: Late 16th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Helmet, cabasset / morion
  
• 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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