A Lobster-Tailed Burgonet (Zischägge) /Harness - pappenheim

The bell is hemispherical, wrought from one part. Circularly six radial ribs. On the top of the bell there is a wrought eyelet with an iron washer. In the front part of the bell a fixed plate with a sliding nosepiece catch attached by rivets. Movable occipital cover of four slats. Full movable cheeks with holes. Leather straps partly original. South Germany circa 1630, height approx. 28 cm. Condition 2+

Hemispherical bell, forged from one part. Circularly six radial ribs. On the top of the bell a wrought iron eyelet with an iron washer. Fixed plate with sliding nosepiece catch attached with rivets in the front. Movable occipital cover of four slats. Full movable cheeks with holes. Leather straps partly original. South Germany circa 1630, height approx. 28 cm. Condition 2+, One-piece skull embossed with six ribs radiating from a crown plate with ring finial. Riveted peak with turned edge and adjustable nasal bar. Neck-guard of four upward lapping cusped lames, pierced cheek-pieces. Partly original leathers. South German circa 1630, height ca. 28 cm. Condition 2+