Early visored bascinet with visor hinged from the brow as worn in the 100 years war and in Froissarts Chronicles. Nicknamed hounskulls.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Visored Bascinet, 1370–1380
Date supported
1944
Grant
1200
Total cost
1200
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