491077 Cavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s (iron with black paint) by French School, (17th century); Overall - h:30.20 w:21.30 d:17.70 Wt: 1.52 kg. cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: 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. ); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright.