Medieval armor would cover the body and extend ... was able to “do a somersault armed in all his armor except his bascinet [helmet]”. Armor was clearly effective; it was expensive, heavy ...

Dave Swift will present, ‘Late Medieval Helmets in Ireland c 1400-1600’ at 8pm in The Shed at The Friars Tavern, Lorrha (Eircode: E45 V651). Admission: €5 (cash only), no booking required.