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William Goodwin
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 Posted: Sun 27 Mar, 2005 6:17 pm Post subject: 17th c. Cuirassier Helmet |
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Ran across this on Greg Walters site www.antiqueweaponstore.com.
These are very interesting Cuirassier close helmets. Always remind me of the Sleestak from Land of the Lost series.
There are a lot of other neat items on this site as well.
Bill
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Gordon Frye
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| Posted: Sun 27 Mar, 2005 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Bill;
Aren't those great? I love those. I guess that when Lances went out of fashion at the end of the 16th Century, they didn't have the need for the serious "ship's prow" look that close helmets had, so pretty much any good defence for the face would do the trick, so these "Savoyard" helmets became the thing to have for Cuirassiers. Cheap and dirty, but they work.
Cheers,
Gordon
"After God, we owe our victory to our Horses"
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Allan Senefelder
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| Posted: Sun 27 Mar, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Gordon don't you just love these helmets! Great pic Bill thanks for putting it up. These 17th century Savoyard cavalry helms and tottenkopf (sp) helms are among my favorites.
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Sun 27 Mar, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Allan;
If the visor was welded shut it might be the inspiration for the " Man in the Iron Mask " ? 
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Gordon Frye
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| Posted: Sun 27 Mar, 2005 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | Allan;
If the visor was welded shut it might be the inspiration for the " Man in the Iron Mask " ? |
Some good iron rivets would do the trick, LOL! Try getting out of it without a file or a hacksaw!
Yikes!
Still, a VERY cool helmet. Now for a nice pair of really long wheellock pistols to go with it...
Gordon
"After God, we owe our victory to our Horses"
Gonsalo Jimenez de Quesada
http://www.renaissancesoldier.com/
http://historypundit.blogspot.com/
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Mon 28 Mar, 2005 9:11 am Post subject: |
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| Gordon Frye wrote: |
Still, a VERY cool helmet. Now for a nice pair of really long wheellock pistols to go with it...
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Hey Gordon,
Will this due? Another intersting piece on the site. (note: 2nd attachment is the wheellock pistol)
Also, seems to be great interest in German Basket hilts....so here's a looker.
Bill
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Gordon Frye
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| Posted: Mon 28 Mar, 2005 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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LOL! Well, Bill, indeed they would! Funny thing, after you posted the info on the helmet I of COURSE made a bee-line for it, and drooled all over the sword and little hunting rifle! So yes, they'll definitely do! 
I still want a pair of long wheellock pistols, of course.
Cheers,
Gordon
"After God, we owe our victory to our Horses"
Gonsalo Jimenez de Quesada
http://www.renaissancesoldier.com/
http://historypundit.blogspot.com/
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Mon 28 Mar, 2005 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| William Goodwin wrote: | | Gordon Frye wrote: |
Still, a VERY cool helmet. Now for a nice pair of really long wheellock pistols to go with it...
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Hey Gordon,
Will this due? Another intersting piece on the site. (note: 2nd attachment is the wheellock pistol)
Also, seems to be great interest in German Basket hilts....so here's a looker.
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Will this due? How the crap did I miss, mis-spelling that ! My mind is going. Gordon, Wish I could turn up that pair of pistols for ya'. Yes, this site is chocked full of wonderful eye-candy. Two more of my fav's.
Bill
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Gordon Frye
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Bill;
Keep posting cool pictures like those, and you can spell things however you want to, LOL!
NICE Mortuary and Schiovanna! That guy has LOTS of nifty toys hidden away in there, to be sure. Now to take out the loan for the prices...
Thanks!
Gordon
"After God, we owe our victory to our Horses"
Gonsalo Jimenez de Quesada
http://www.renaissancesoldier.com/
http://historypundit.blogspot.com/
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G. Scott H.
Location: Arizona, USA Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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Matt G. Meekma
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William Goodwin
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G. Scott & Matt, like Gordon said there are alot of nifty toys to found on this site. Just wish I had funds to aquire one piece.
Another I'm smitten with.........
Bill
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Gordon Frye
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| Posted: Tue 29 Mar, 2005 9:12 am Post subject: |
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Bill;
I've already left my drool-marks on that one! Those guys ought to serve towels with those links...
What's cool is how much like a figure-8 cutlass that guard is! Hard to keep a good design down, I guess...
Cheers!
Gordon
"After God, we owe our victory to our Horses"
Gonsalo Jimenez de Quesada
http://www.renaissancesoldier.com/
http://historypundit.blogspot.com/
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William Goodwin
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LOL, I've needed a drool blanket....forget the towels.
Think I'll go buy a lottery ticket....
Bill
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This is a standard topic
Now THAT'S freaky! 