Foot-Combat Helm of Sir Giles Capel (1485–1556), ca. 1510, possibly British, Steel, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.4 cm); W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); D. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 13 lb. 8 oz. (6123 g), Helmets, This helm, or “great bascinet,” for the tournament fought on foot, formerly hung above the tomb of Sir Giles Capel (1485–1556) in Rayne Church, Essex, as specified in his will that this, his “beste helmett,” and his sword be placed there
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Foot-Combat Helm, Sir Giles Capel, 1485–1556, ca, 1510, British, Steel, H, 17 1/2, 44.4 cm, W, 11 1/4, 28.6, D, 9, 24.1, Wt, 13 lb, 8 oz, 6123 g, Helmets, helm, great bascinet, tournament fought, foot, formerly hung, tomb, Giles, Capel, Rayne Church, Essex, specified, will, beste helmett, sword, placed
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