Subject: gallóglaigh 'galloglass' mercenary heavy infantry

Culture: Norse-Gael / Hiberno-Norse

Setting: Ireland 15-16thc

Object: armor

National Museum of Ireland -- Archaeology > Medieval Ireland 1150-1550 *

"Late Medieval Warrior

This figure is based on a 15th century effigy at Ballynakill church, Co. Galway, said to be a Burke warrior. His armour is typical of a late medieval Irish nobleman -- a long coat of mail with separate collar and bascinet (helmet). His padded aketon can be seen beneath the mail coat and he probably wears light leather shoes or boots."

* National Museum of Ireland -- Archaeology > Medieveal Ireland 1150-1550

"Iron helmet of bascinet type

14th/15th century Clashnamuck, Co. Laois" ...

"Clogad bascinet iarainn

14ú/15ú baois Clais na Muc, Co. Laoise" ...