Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
Cleveland Museum of Art

Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony

c. 1580–91

russet steel, etched and gilded
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Christian I of Saxony outfitted his palace guards with black and yellow outfits topped off with a coordinated helmet like this one to highlight his grandeur and refinement. The Saxon coat of arms is also proudly displayed on the crest of this helmet.

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