Cavalry Spider Helmet
Unknown Artist
1600s
Medium
iron with black paint
Dimensions
30.2 × 21.3 × 17.7 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1921.1258
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
The "spider-like" legs of this helmet protected the mounted soldier's face and head from slashing sword blows. The legs could be raised and locked up out of the way when not required.