casque

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

casque
    n 1: (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate
         without a visor

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Casque \Casque\ (k[.a]sk), n. [F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See
   {Cask}.]
   A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a
   vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet.
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         His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes.
                                                  --Prescott.
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