The helmet has a 1-piece forged skull that was originally a German munitions grade infantry burgonet from the third quarter of the 16th century with a finial at the top and a swiveling hook on the left side that latches to a stud on the later 1-piece forged bevor. The visor is a later piece. The Almain rivet collar is from the late 16th/early 17th century and has been restored. The breast plate is German infantry from the second half of the 16th century with the gussets and lower half replaced. The back plate is German munitions grade from the last quarter of the 16th century. The tassets are not a pair but are both north Italian from the late 16th century. Consignor's notes indicate that this is a 16th century German half suit that was used on the Spanish frontier in Mexico. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection