frog-mouthed helms

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Scope note
Low-skulled helmets that curve up and out at the top to form a flattened point along the line of sight, forming a thin gap between bevor and skull which served as an eye slit. Examples date from the late 14th to the 16th century, used in jousts rather than battle.
frog-mouthed helms
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024