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which was used only for protection against the blunted sword and mace. Two fine examples of the salient-visored tournament helm, which we have very good reason for believing were the personal property of King Henry VIII, are to be seen in the Tower of London. One (Fig. 497) is on the tonlet suit (Fig. 1020) partially decorated with etched bands, and shaped very like the Vienna example. It bears an armourer's mark akin to that used by Missaglia of Milan. It will be observed that the sight and ventilation apertures of this helm are differently arranged, and that when originally made they proved to be too large, as at a later date they were filled in by the addition of plates riveted beneath them; these plates were drilled with circular holes that were large enough to serve their purpose for sight and breathing, and at the same time to be proof against a sword or lance. The other helm we speak of (Fig. 498) is on the suit made for King Henry VIII for fighting on foot (see Fig. 1018). It is fine in form, complete as a defence, and small in proportions.

Fig. 497. Helm

The work of one of the Missaglia of Milan Made for King Henry VIII Tower of London, Class II, No. 7

Fig. 498. Armet helm

Probably English, early XVIth century Made for King Henry VIII Tower of London, Class II, No. 6

Our list of large helms will conclude with the mention of two XVIth century helms which exemplify the final form taken by these head-pieces.