Outfit4events Armour Helmets Morions

Morions

A morion is a type of open helmet used during the 16th and early 17th centuries, usually having a flat brim and a crest from front to back. The morion, though generally identified with Spanish conquistadors, was common among foot soldiers of European nationalities, including the English. The crest or comb on the top of the helmet was designed to strengthen it. Later versions also had cheek guards and even removable faceplates to protect the soldier from sword cuts.

Filter products

to
Hide filtering Show filters arrow
Filter exactly what you are interested in.
5 items out of 16 found
cheapest first most expensive first latest first
Spanish Morion helmet plain, 16.-17. century
Spanish Morion helmet plain, 16.-17. century
On order
order now and goods will be dispatched on: 6-Jan-2025
€155,00
incl. VAT
Morion, open helmet 16th century
Morion, open helmet 16th century
On order
order now and goods will be dispatched on: 12-May-2025
€309,00
incl. VAT
Detail
Morion with brass fittings
Morion with brass fittings
On order
order now and goods will be dispatched on: 12-May-2025
€257,00
incl. VAT
Detail
Morion-cabasset
Morion-cabasset
On order
order now and goods will be dispatched on: 12-May-2025
€354,00
incl. VAT
Detail
Morion Fleur de lis
Morion Fleur de lis
On order
order now and goods will be dispatched on: 12-May-2025
€373,00
incl. VAT
Detail
2

Morions

The morion's shape is derived from that of an older helmet, the Chapel de Fer, or "Kettle Hat." Other sources suggest it was based on Moorish armor and its name is derived from Moro, the Spanish word for Moor.

In England this helmet is associated with the New Model Army, one of the first professional militaries.It was worn by pikemen, together with a breastplate and buff coat as they stood in phalanx-like pike and shot formations, protecting the flanks of the unarmored musketeers.

The Cabasset, was introduced around the same time in Italy.  Like its Spanish counterpart, it was worn by infantry in the pike and shot formations. The stalk-like projection on the top resembled a pear, which is how it gained its name. It was popular in 16th century England and was used during the Civil War. Several of these helmets were taken to the New World by the Pilgrim fathers, and one of these has been found on Jamestown Island.