Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Avis aus roys
France, probably Paris, 1347-1350
MS M.456 fol. 116v

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Avis aus Roys: Text, Book IV, Chapter 06 -- Soldier, wearing brimmed helmet, holding sword and shield, stands behind one of two mounted soldiers engaged in battle. Both mounted soldiers are in full armor and raise swords; the first mounted soldier, on caparisoned horse, carries shield. A fourth soldier, wearing brimmed helmet, is in profile behind second mounted soldier. All soldiers wear mail.