Armet
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A kind of helmet worn in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries.
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A Late [Medieval helmet]. It was light and fit very close around the head. The [armets] use was restricted to knights and men-at-arms who could afford full plate [armour].
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A helmet of Italian origin introduced in the early 15th cent., consisting of a steel skull extending at the rear to form a narrow neck guard, wide hinged cheekpieces overlapping at the chin, and a small hinged pointed visor.
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