A small brass of Almeric St. Amand, c.1340
St Mary the Virgin, Elsing, Norfolk, England


A larger image of the brass of Almeric St. Amand, c.1340. St Mary the Virgin, Elsing, Norfolk, England.

Hugh Hastings, died 1347. A brass made to commemerate the safe return of Hugh from the French wars and was made around 1340. It was decorated with coloured glass and enamel, traces of the coloring can be seen today. The brass is 5ft 6" long with 2 angels holding his pillow, and he is surrounded by relatives including Almeric Lord St Amand.
Source: THEMCS, 12th to 14th Century Armour


Referenced on page viii, Ancient armour and weapons in Europe vol.2 by John Hewitt
18. A portion of the monumental brass of Sir Hugh Hastings at Elsyng, Norfolk, 1347. The figure, which occupies one of the lateral niches, is that of Almeric, Lord St.-Amand. The arming is altogether unusual: a bassinet is first placed on the head, and over that is fixed a broad-rimmed, ridged casque; while, in lieu of the ordinary chain camail, a gorget of plate defends the neck. Fig 18 p. 142


See also fig. 39a. in FRENCH MOUNTED SERGEANT, 14th CENTURY, in Armies of the Middle Ages, volume 1 by Ian Heath, based on the brass of Almeric St. Amand.
Other 14th Century Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers
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