The helm he left upon its hook. The narrow eye slit limited his vision, and he needed to be able to see for what was to come. The halls of the pyramid were dark at night, and foes could come at you from either side. Besides, though the ornate dragon’s wings that adorned the helm were splendid to look upon, they could too easily catch a sword or axe
The Kingbreaker, A Dance with Dragons
George RR Martin
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Ser Barristan Selmy in Meereen, clad in the Queensguard white armour given him by Queen Daenerys Targaryen