Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts Papal Artifacts

Home | Media | About | Contact

Item

Swiss Guard Helmet

Zoom Swiss Guard Helmet

Swiss Guard Helmet

An Early 19th Century Helmet of the Swiss Guard

Popes/Saints/Individuals: n/a

Categories: Clothing | Swiss Guard

Era: 1800-1850

The helmet is a mid-to-early 19th century example with an ornate leather exterior and the GSP. The emblem contains the cross keys and tiara, the symbol of the pope. The chinstrap has two lions’ faces with their mouths holding the rings of the chinstrap. A metal cone on the top of the helmet holds the plume.