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Knights in combat, 14th century
Knights in combat, 14th century. King Henry V in battle on horseback in jupon or cote-d armes with arms of England and France, bascinet with panache feathers 1, and duel between English and French knights in jupon, plate and chainmail armour, helmet with crest, and buckler 2. From the Roman du Roy Meliadus, British Museum manuscript Add. 12228. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England collected from manuscripts in the British Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris, Bosworth, London, 1853
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Armorial Armour Buckler Chainmail Combat Crest Duel Feathers Horseback Jupon Knight Panache Warfare 14th Bascinet
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This image, taken from the Roman du Roy Meliadus manuscript Add. 12228 at the British Museum, depicts the intense and brutal combat between English and French knights during the 14th century. At the center of the scene, King Henry V is shown riding his horse into battle, wearing a jupon or cote-d'armes adorned with the arms of England and France. His bascinet helmet, complete with panache feathers, protects his head as he leads his troops into the fray. Two knights engage in a fierce duel in the foreground. The English knight, dressed in jupon, plate, and chainmail armor, brandishes a sword and shield, while his French counterpart, equally armored, meets him with a similar weapon. Both knights wear helmets with distinctive crests, adding a touch of individuality to their otherwise uniform appearance. The intricate details of their armor, from the intricately patterned plates to the meticulously crafted bucklers, speak to the advanced metallurgy and craftsmanship of the time. The intense expression on their faces and the clash of their weapons convey the raw power and determination of the knights as they clash in the heat of battle. This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of mediaeval warfare and the chivalric code that governed it. The image serves as a reminder of the courage and valor displayed by knights during this period, as well as the complex political dynamics that fueled the conflicts between nations.
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