9. The Venetian Helmet of Suleyman the Magnificent
Place of Wear: Suleyman the Magnificent
Been in possession since: 1532
Value Approximation: $17.12 million*
The Venetian Helmet of Suleyman the Magnificent is the name of this ornate headdress. The helmet was extravagant, so everyone could see who had emerged victorious in the Ottoman-Habsburg rivalry. When Sultan Suleyman obtained the helmet in 1532, it was only one of many ways the Ottoman emperor attempted to gain the upper hand over the Habsburgs.
The Venetian Helmet of Suleyman the Magnificent (@manuelsalvadorcipres0961/Pinterest)
Suleyman's senior advisors, Grand Vizir, and a formidable jewelry dealer named Alvis Gritti were the main players behind his opulent, jewel-encrusted acquisition. It was believed that the helmet was worth a total of 115,000 Venetian ducats. That is around $17.12 million in modern currency.