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Morions such as this one emerged at the beginning of the 16th century from the Spanish kettle hat. This type of helmet would dominate European battlefields until the early 17th century. It offered good protection, was easy to produce, and did not obstruct the wearer's field of vision. The morion is well known for having been worn by Spanish explorers to North, Central, and South America, and was also worn by the British armies of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties. The helmet was popular amongst both musketeers and pikemen, and was sometimes worn in combination with a breastplate or buff coat.
The style of this morion is clearly influenced by the all'antica armour style, which emerged in Italy in the first half of the 16th century. During the Renaissance, there was a particular interest in classical antiquity, which influenced the development of plate armour, such as the all'antica style. The stylised steel crest is modelled after the helmet crests of Roman legionaries, permitting the wearer to associate themselves with this glorious past.
The helmet provides an optimal field of vision, whilst the edges protect the wearer from incoming projectiles.
