Tournament helm, made in England, c.1510 (source). This helm, 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. Sir Giles was part of the retinue of Henry VIII that challenged all comers during the tournaments held at the Field of Cloth of Gold, the famous summit meeting between England and France at Calais in 1520. He may have worn this helm on that occasion. - from the Met description
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