Cervelliere

Early cervelliere (11–12th century)
Late cervelliere (14th century), also included as early form of bascinet

A cervelliere (cervelière, cervelliera;[1] Latin: cervellerium,[2] cerebrarium,[3] cerebrerium, cerebotarium[4]) is a hemispherical, close-fitting[5] skull cap of steel or iron.[3] It was worn as a helmet during the medieval period and a version known as a secret was worn under felt hats during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in the early modern period.

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  4. ^ Planché, loc. cit., citing Chronicon Francisi Pepina, lib. ii. cap. 50
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