Medieval Helmets

This helmet was made after the one kept on the Prague Castle who supposedly belonged to Saint Wenceslaus I, a Czech monarch from the early 10th century. This is one of the earliest conical helmets made in one piece that at the time where starting to substitute the comparatively weaker Spangenhelms. It has a beautiful riveted cross-shaped nasal.

Meanwhile its decoration is sometimes wrongly related to Odin it’s more probably that corresponds to a conventionalized Christian cross representation. Even though the nasal is richly decorated on the original, we offer a clean version for you to make your own customizations. This is the perfect protection from the wealthy warriors from the 10th c. onwards.

Our Saint Wenceslaus I Nasal Helmet is constructed from 14 gauge steel making it perfect from most re-enactment groups. It features an adjustable padded liner and buckled leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm

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

After the Spangenhelm fell into disuse, helmets like this one came into warfare. They were known as conical or nasal helmets and these ones had a one piece skull protection. We can see plenty of depictions that features these helmets, like the “never failing” Maciejowski Bible.

Made in 2mm steel with natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. Leather chin strap included. 

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

The Norman "Nasal" Helmet was based on earlier Viking Helmet designs and could be worn over a chainmail coif or with chainmail aventail to protect the neck.

The nasal bar was designed to protect the face but meant that Knights were often unrecognisable. The famous Bayeux Tapestry shows William the Conqueror tipping his helmet back to reveal his face and prove to his soldiers that he was still alive!

Made of 2mm steel with nasal of 3mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

There are several examples of conical helmets with large facial visors. This one in particular is based on one found in the magnificent Romanesque portico of the church of Santa María la Real, in Sangüessa (Navarra). In the exterior archivolt you can see the professions of medieval society, including two armed men. One of them wearing a helmet like the one shown here. Other very similar ones can be seen in some codices of the same period.

Leather chin strap included. Made of 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Size M: 60~61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63~64 cm perimeter

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

This unusual Crusades era Spangenhelm, based on an early 13th century example, is provided with a ventilated faceplate, so providing full facial protection. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel with a suspension liner and chinstrap.

Made of 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Size M: 60-61 cm Perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm Perimeter

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

Our Sugar Loaf Helmet is hand crafted from 14 gauge steel (for the skull) and 16 gauge steel for rest of the helmet. The brass cross is also 14 gauge. As such this robust helmet is perfect for the re-enactment field! The steel has a satin finish like many original pieces of armour. This helmet features a padded lining and buckled leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference: 61cm

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

Buy the Sugar Loaf Helmet with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.

Our Crusader Sugar Loaf Helmet with Visor is hand crafted from 14 gauge steel with a satin finish.  The hinged visor can be raised to allow for extra vision and ventilation at the cost of protection. Features a well-padded lining and buckled chin strap. Perfect for the re-enactment field!

Inner Circumference: 64cm

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

Buy the Sugar Loaf Helmet with Visor with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.

The bascinet was one of the most commonly used helmets amongst cavalry and infantry from 1300 until approximately 1420. This type of helmet can be seen in a number of artistic representations, where the entire formations of soldiers would wear this kind of helmet.

Made in 2mm steel. Leather chin strap included.

Perimeter: 63-64 cm 

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

Bascinets were one of the favourite choices of helmet in the 14th century and 15th century. It was probably an evolution of the cabasset used under the helmet by both cavalry and infantry. Some variations of this item were used with coif instead of aventail. This design is based on several artistic representations dating from the first quarter of the 14th century and is common in the Spanish peninsula.

Its pyramidal grill system in the visor offers an excellent defence as well as an optimal vision. The visor is foldable and has a pin system that allows a quick unmount if needed. Made in 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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