As seen in the illustrations accompanying Champlain's publication of 1613, this type of helmet was worn by soldiers in New France in the early 17th century.
Description: Selon des illustrations des récits de voyage de Champlain, datant de 1613, c'est ce type de casque que portaient les soldats en Nouvelle-France au 17e siècle.
Credit line: Gift of Mr. David Ross McCord, Don de Mr. David Ross McCord