A Capacete is a piece of armor that covered and protected the head.
16th-century Castilian Knights wore a type of capacete known as a morion, somewhat conical in shape and with an almost sharp crest. It had a wide, raised, and flared brim that ended in a point at the front and back, and the crown or crest was curved.
Although the morion was particularly used by infantry or foot soldiers, knights and notable figures still wore it because it was lighter than a helmet and left the face uncovered, 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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