Thursday 15 August 2013

Crests in 1370s

As always, I am collecting resource images in decade groups. If an image has an uncertain time of creation, I have chosen to catalogue it based on the latest date. Here are some helm adornments from 1350-1359.
I have attempted to include correct references. Please contact me if you have any comments or queries. 


HAB Cod. Guelf. 3.1 Aug. 2° Der Sachsenspiegel
1350-1375 Germany
I like the realistic way the tunic is caught up on the saddle as he sits on it - it is a refreshing change from so many images where everyone's clothing sits perfectly, even as they fly off their horse to their death. Also, banana hat. Bowl-cut fringe horse. That is all. 


UBL LTK 537 Wigalois
1372 Germany
Possibly the wheel of life or some other wheel reference vs a sun moon, day night representation. Interesting plain, single tailed mantling, too. Great colours!


Bodmer 78 Historia destructionis Troiae
1370 Italy
Are these letters on their helms? Or some other kind of symbol?