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The brass of Hugh Hastings, c.1340
St Mary the Virgin, Elsing, Norfolk, England
Hugh Hastings, died 1347. A brass made to commemerate the safe return of Hugh from the French wars and was made around 1340.
It was decorated with coloured glass and enamel, traces of the coloring can be seen today.
The brass is 5ft 6" long with 2 angels holding his pillow, and he is surrounded by relatives:
Edward III, Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, Roger Grey Lord Ruthyn, Henry Plantagenet Earl of Leicester, Laurence Hastings the Earl of Pembroke, Ralph Lord Stafford and Almeric Lord St Amand.
Source: THEMCS, 12th to 14th Century Armour
See also 3. SIR HUGH HASTINGS 1347, in Armies of the Middle Ages, volume 1 by Ian Heath, based on this brass.
Other 14th Century Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers