Helmet - 16th Century Italian Armour

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This is a 3D model of a helmet, part of an ancient suit of armor now showcased at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. The armor's creator forged it from steel in Italy during the 1500s but remains unknown to historians today. A central fin runs along the top of the helmet, stretching from front to back. Eye slits are positioned across the front, with a hinged visor located just below. Around the neck, chin guards and laminated gorget plates are arranged in a protective pattern. A leather strap is secured under the chin for added support. The helmet's surface has been decorated with intricate incised diagonal lines along its fin tip and brass flower-shaped studs around the base of the neck at the back. Discover more about this fascinating piece on our website, where you can explore the rich history behind it. Background One of ten Museum objects was chosen for 3D scanning in support of Hack the Collection, a public program featured during the 2014 Sydney Design Festival. This innovative initiative paired ten contemporary Sydney designers with ten objects from the Museum's collection. For two intensive days, the designers worked creatively within the Festival FabLab, manipulating 3D object files to produce their unique hacked interpretations for all to see. The conclusion of the weekend saw the designers' remixed objects take shape as they were 3D printed on MakerBots and displayed alongside their original counterparts. The Museum encourages visitors to treat its collection as a source of inspiration, inviting everyone to download and remix the objects in new and exciting ways. We'd love to see how you use our objects – please share your creations with us!