The Helmet is a piece of armor that covered and protected the head.
The 16th-century Knights of Castile wore a type of helmet known as a morion, which was somewhat conical in shape with an almost sharp crest. It had a wide, upturned, and fluted brim that tapered to a point at the front and back, and the top or crest was curved.
Although the morion was particularly used by infantry or foot soldiers, knights and notable figures also wore it because it was lighter than a full helmet and left the face exposed, allowing for easier breathing.
Popularly associated only with the Spanish Tercios of the Golden Age and the Conquistadors of America, the morion was used in most European countries in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The morion was a helmet shaped like a half almond to deflect blows.
In the Spanish Tercios, it was part of the defensive equipment of pikemen and arquebusiers.
Currently, it is used by the Swiss Guard of the Vatican.
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