Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) Guard He

Ornamental helmet with gold painting, used in the classic 1940 serial Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe. This astonishing relic served as the headwear for one of Prince Barin's soldiers and can be seen in the sixth chapter of the serial, when Barin's fleet is mistakenly in pursuit of Flash's ship, thinking it to belong to the evil Ming's forces. The importance of the Flash Gordon serials to the history of film in general and science fiction in particular cannot be overestimated. They influenced everything from Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark to Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. A piece of this importance, one that virtually embodies the sci-fi genre of the Golden Age, is not likely to be encountered again. (17x9x8)