Greenwich Tournament Helmet
Greenwich armour is the plate armour in a
distinctively English style produced by the
Royal Almain Armoury founded by Henry VIII in
1511 in Greenwich near London, which continued until the
English Civil War. The armoury was formed by imported master
armourers hired by Henry VIII, initially including some from Italy
and Flanders, as well as the Germans who dominated during most of
the 16th century.
This helmet is believed to have been created some time 1580 -
1600. Used in a funerary achievement it has traces of blued and
gilt finishes with areas of pitting across the helmet.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000370
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Place of Production :
Greenwich
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Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
