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Source Description
The "spider-like" legs of this helmet protected the mounted soldier's face and head from slashing sword blows. The legs could be raised and locked up out of the way when not required.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
102590
label
Cavalry Spider Helmet
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
102590
contentType
object
title
Cavalry Spider Helmet
description
The "spider-like" legs of this helmet protected the mounted soldier's face and head from slashing sword blows. The legs could be raised and locked up out of the way when not required.
date
1600s
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60752489
genreSpecific
Arms and Armor
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1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 30.2 x 21.3 x 17.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.)
cul
France, 17th century
accession
1921.1258
Source extras
tec
iron with black paint
tombstone
Cavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s. France, 17th century. Iron with black paint; overall: 30.2 x 21.3 x 17.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1921.1258
collection
MED - Arms & Armor
didYouKnow
This helmet was made specifically for use in the field by the light cavalry who wore only a half suit of armor, sturdy riding boots, and an open helmet.
citations
citation
Gilchrist, Helen Ives. <em>A Catalogue of the Collection of Arms & Armor Presented to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance; 1916-1923</em>. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1924.
page_number
Mentioned: p. 55, B41
citation
Fliegel, Stephen N.<em> Arms and Armor: The Cleveland Museum of Art.</em> [Cleveland, Ohio]: The Museum, 1998.
page_number
pp. 106-107, 165, cat. no. 67
citation
Fliegel, Stephen N. <em>Arms & Armor: The Cleveland Museum of Art. </em>[Cleveland, Ohio]: Cleveland Museum of Art, 2007.
page_number
cat. no. 68, p. 185
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
updatedAt
2026-05-29 05:32:16.955000
sourceId
102590
dept
Medieval Art
coll
MED - Arms & Armor
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iron with black paint
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1
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0
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photo
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