chamfron
/ˈʃæmfrən/
noun
- A piece of armor that covers the front of a horse's head, used in medieval times for protection in battle or tournaments.
- In the museum, we saw a chamfron that once belonged to a royal cavalry horse.
- The blacksmith carefully shaped the chamfron to fit the horse's head perfectly.
- The knight's horse wore a decorated chamfron made of polished steel.