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M99 - Sir Hugh Calveley

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Sir Hugh Calveley (born in the period of 1315-20, Died in 1393) he was one of the most famous warriors of the Hundred Years War. He commanded the companies of mercenaries ("free company"), during the military campaigns in France, Gascony, Brittany and Flanders. For service in Spain he was generously rewarded by both contenders for the throne of Castile. In England, he was at the court of King Edward III and Richard II. At various times, he served as steward of Calais, one of the two admirals of the fleet England captain and governor of Brest Channel Islands.
 
Head Sir protects tournament helmet with a crest in the form of a calf's head. Zhyupon and shield are the personal image of the emblem: in a silver field chervlony belt and three black calf.