Decoration
The Great Helm was often blackened, lacquered or painted, and frequently bore decorations such as:
- Ventilation decoration (crosses and symbols)
- Visor (horizontal and vertical "cross") decorations
- Attached decorations, such as crowns, feathers, metal wings (found on helmets belonging to Teutonic Knights).
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