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Barbuts

Scope note

Open helmets usually forged in one piece, having at first an ogival-shaped skull, later a rounded one, which extended down to protect the cheeks, leaving a small opening for the face. They were in use from the mid-14th to the late 15th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036799

Broader Terms used

<body armor: helmets>

Term used for

barbutas
barbutes
burbuts

Equivalent Terms used

barbut

Created

13yrs ago

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