A protective metal covering for a horse's face used in medieval warfare, sometimes spelled chamfrain.
Variant spelling of 'chamfrain,' from Old French origins. Both spellings were used interchangeably in English medieval texts.
Archaeologists can tell a war horse's rank and era by analyzing chamfron designs—the style of grooves, spike placement, and decorative elements changed dramatically between the 12th and 15th centuries!
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