barrel helm
English edit
Noun edit
barrel helm (plural barrel helms)
- A great helm.
- 1910, George Clinch, English Costume from Prehistoric Times to the End of the Eighteenth Century, page 34:
- Barrel helms, and iron caps fitted with nose-guards of the ancient fashion, are also found. Except for the head-pieces no plates appear beyond greaves, or bainbergs and small knee-caps. It is worthy of remark that the ...
- 2018, Graham Shelby, The Wolf at the Door, Canelo, →ISBN:
- He transferred his attention to Isabelle, resting his hand on her arm as he glared at the ring of barrel helms and drab grey surcoats. His frustration had burned to ashes, and he was ready to accept the truth.