Deeds of King Henry V

Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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Effigy of Sir Thomas Cawne

Effigy of Sir Thomas Cawne is in Monumental Effigies of Great Britain.

THIS monument is in the north wall of the chancel of Ightham church, in Kent. It commemorates Sir Thomas Cawne, who resided at Nulcomb, a manor in the adjoining parish of Seal, in the time of Edward the Third. The effigy adords a rich example of the armour of the time.

Details. 1. Ornamented rim of the basinet and lace by which the camail is attached. 2. Gauntlet, with its ornaments enlarged. 3. Portion of the girdle enlarged.