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A small brass of Ralph Stafford, c.1340
St Mary the Virgin, Elsing, Norfolk, England

A larger image of the brass of Ralph Stafford, 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 including Ralph Stafford.
Source: THEMCS, 12th to 14th Century Armour

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Referenced on page viii, Ancient armour and weapons in Europe vol.2 by John Hewitt
20. One of the lateral figures from the brass of Sir Hugh Hastings (see No.18). It represents Ralph, Lord Stafford, his arms being upon the shield and surcoat. The armour consists of hauberk and chausses of mail, greaves and arm-defences of plate, studded chausson, and knee-pieces of leather with plate bosses. The visor of the bassinet is perforated for sight and breathing. The shield carried at the hip is a fashion more frequent in foreign than in English monuments. The surcoat, tight as far as the waist, is made full in the skirts. The brass of Sir Hugh Hastings, of which this figure forms part, is given entire in Cotman's work, vol i. plate 1.
Plate XX p. 144