The goal was to knock the person off his horse, not necessarily to kill or maim.

The helmet of a complete armour given by Emperor Maximillian to Henry VIII

Armour with lots of decoration; not used for battle

Royal Armory: Tournaments

August 13, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F

Tournaments started out as mock battles used to prepare for battle. Then they became spectator events with elaborate costumes, and armor that was mostly for show. Tournaments lasted 600 years, and many were dangerous.Read more