Hussar helmet

8th century, Poland Wawel Royal Castle – National Art Collection A Hussar szyszak was a type of helmet commonly used by the troops of the Polish Hussars, similar to the pappenheimers used in Western Europe. Usually, it was decorated similarly to the Hussar armour – with trimmings and appliqué motifs of brass stamped with geometrical ornaments. There were a few variants of this helmet: with a tip on the top, a high crest, or fan-like wings on the skull (the latter was popular in the 1st half of the 18th century, during the Saxon’s reign). For more images and further information, visit: Localisation of the physical object: Wawel Royal Castle – National Art Collection Digitalisation: Regional D