During the late Middle Ages as armour protection for knights became more effective, their mounts became targets. This is a decorative piece and an example of a chanfron, which protectes the horse's face from the ears to the muzzle.
During the late Middle Ages as armour protection for knights became more effective, their mounts became targets. This is a decorative piece and an example of a chanfron, which protectes the horse's face from the ears to the muzzle.