Armets En Panache

Le Carre Hermes > Printemps - Ete 1995

Plumed helmets

In the 16th century, the cavalier's helmet was all a part of the glamour of the tournament. The burgonet (which leaves the face uncovered), the armet (which features a raisable ventail, and could be worn with a gorgerin, or throat-piece), the morion (which only protects the skull), were all invariably adorned with a shock of flowing plumes, which added a touch of grace and insolence to the otherwise ponderous show of warlike gallantry.