A light, open helmet or head covering with a nose guard, worn in the 16th century, often with ornate decoration.
From French bourgignotte, referring to a style of helmet from Burgundy, with the diminutive -et suffix implying a smaller or lighter version.
The burgonet was favored by cavalry and wealthy soldiers who wanted lightweight protection without full face coverage—a tech upgrade in Renaissance warfare.
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