Foot-Combat Helm of Sir Giles Capel (1485-1556) ca. 1510 possibly British 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. 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. Sir Giles may have worn this helm on that occasion. It is arguably the finest of its kind to survive from that period. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4424. Foot Combat Helm of Sir Giles Capel Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Foot-Combat Helm of Sir Giles Capel (1485-1556). possibly British. ca. 1
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