Mini Helmets

This style Roman Legionary Helmet or "galea" dates from the 1st Century BC to the 2nd century AD. It is of the "Imperial Gallic" type, a style influenced heavily by the craftsmen of Gaul (France). This style of helmet was no doubt worn by Roman Legionaries during Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain and was worn by the soldiers that garrisoned Hadrian's Wall.

Our Miniature Roman Legionary Helmet is handcrafted from steel and brass and features hinged cheek pieces. Comes complete with stand (may vary from that shown in picture).

Helmet Height: 10cm
Helmet Weight: 96g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Close Helm first appeared in the 16th century and was still in use during the English Civil War. It was popular both on the field of battle and in jousting tournaments. Some of the finest Close Helms to be crafted in England were made at King Henry VIII's Royal Almain Armoury in Greenwich.

Our Miniature Close Helm is handcrafted in steel and is hinged like the original featuring a (partially) pivoting visor. Comes complete with wooden stand.

Height: (on stand) 20cm
Width: (of stand base) 9.5cm
Weight: 530g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Miniature Close Helm with confidence from the UK’s leading historical giftware retailer.

This style Roman Legionary Helmet or "galea" dates from the 1st Century BC to the 2nd century AD. It is of the "Imperial Gallic" type, a style influenced heavily by the craftsmen of Gaul (France). This style of helmet was no doubt worn by Roman Legionaries during Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain and was worn by the soldiers that garrisoned Hadrian's Wall.

Our Miniature Roman Centurion Helmet is handcrafted from steel and brass and features hinged cheek pieces. Comes complete with stand (may vary from that shown in picture).

Helmet Height: 18cm
Helmet Weight: 152g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Miniature Sugar Loaf Helmet is handcrafted in steel and brass and comes complete with wooden stand.

Height: (on stand) 19cm
Width: (of stand base) 9.5cm
Weight: 410g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Pigface Bascinet helmet or Hounskull (from the German "Hound's Hood") was a popular helmet from the 14th Century as was worn by both English and French knights at famous battles such as Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356). A depiction of this style of bascinet can be seen on the monumental brass of Sir Hugh Hastings in St Mary's Church in Elsing, Norfolk.

Our Miniature Pigface Bascinet is handcrafted in steel and brass and has a pivoting visor like the original. Comes complete with wooden stand.

Height: (on stand) 16cm
Width: (of stand base) 9.5cm
Weight: 300g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Close Helm first appeared in the 16th century and was still in use during the English Civil War. It was popular both on the field of battle and in jousting tournaments. Some of the finest Close Helms to be crafted in England were made at King Henry VIII's Royal Almain Armoury in Greenwich.

Our Miniature Close Helm is hinged like the originals and features a (partially) pivoting visor. Comes complete with wooden stand.

Black painted finish.

Height (on stand): 20cm
Width (stand base): 9.5cm
Weight: 530g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our mini replica is a highly accurate miniature representation of how the armour would have looked when it was worn by the garrison stationed at Hadrian's Wall. It is constructed from polished steel plates with brass fittings and leather fastenings. Looks surprisingly good on teddy bears!

Height: 22.5cm
Width: 30cm
Depth: 12cm
Weight: 964g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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