This ‘Cap a pied’ helm was light head armor that would have been used by a basic foot soldier, like a yeoman trooper, or an archer, usually in a militia, as protection against swords. They would have worn it over a knit cap and under a leather coverup for more complete protection. The English had... Continue Reading →
Cap A Pied
This would have been light head armor for a basic foot soldier, 'lo these many years ago. Usually militia would have used it. They’d have worn it over a knit cap and under a leather coverup for more complete protection.