morion

• Casque de métal porté généralement par les fantassins au XVIe siècle.

A type of metal helmet, typically worn by common soldiers during the 16th century.

1. Historical helmetC2formal

   A type of open-faced metal helmet, typically with a crest, worn by infantry soldiers in the 16th and early 17th centuries.

   Morion (casque)

   • The museum displayed a beautifully preserved morion from the Spanish Armada.
   • Conquistadors are often depicted wearing a morion helmet.
   • The pikeman's morion was dented from battle.

   Synonymescabasset