Helmets
The Knight Shop offer one of the most comprehensive collections of historical helmets for sale in UK. Our diverse range caters for Reenactors, Live Action Role Players (LARP), Collectors, Stage Fighters (Theatre) and T.V. producers.
We sell an incredible selection of replica helmets from throughout history. From the Classical Period we offer a range of Celtic, Greek and Roman helmets such as Roman Legionary Helmet and Greek Corinthian Helmet. From the later Dark Age period we have a great selection of Saxon and Viking helmets such as the incredible Coppergate and Sutton Hoo helmets. Our range of Medieval helmets is unsurpassed! We have a great selection of helmets from the Middle Ages including Norman Helmets, Great Helms, Pigface Bascinets, Sallets, Close Helms and Kettle Hats. We stock helmets from the Renaissance period including Lobster Pots and Morions from the English Civil War and later 20th century helmets from both World Wars.
Our helmets are available in a range of different thicknesses such as 14, 16 and 18 gauge covering safety requirements for most re-enactment groups. Our arming caps and helmets stands are the perfect way to complement your helmet purchase.
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Greek Corinthian Helmet - Steel
Our Corinthian Helmet is hand crafted from a durable 18 gauge steel and has a shiny polished finish. It comes complete with a separate padded lining cap that can be glued in if required.
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Height: 35cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 23cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 1348g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Greek Corinthian Helmet - Brass
Our Corinthian Helmet is hand crafted from a durable 18 gauge steel and has an antique bronze/brass finish. It comes complete with a separate padded lining cap that can be glued in if required.
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Height: 35cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 23cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 1440g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Helmet of Themistocles
Themistocles 525 - 460 BC C. was an Athenian general and politician. Member of the new generation of politicians who gained prominence during the beginnings of Athenian democracy, along with his great rival Aristides. As a politician, Themistocles was close to the people and enjoyed the support of the Athenian lower classes, which, in general, pitted him against the nobility.
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Elected archon in 493 BC, took a series of measures to increase the naval power of Athens, something that would become recurrent throughout his political career. He fought in Marathon during the First Medical War, being one of the ten Athenian strategoi mentioned by Herodotus.
Inner Circumference: 65cm
Width: 20cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £82.50 Incl. Tax: £99.00 -
Greek Spartan Helmet With Plume
Our Greek Spartan Helmet with Plume is inspired by the helmet worn by King Leonidas in the cult movie “300”. It is hand crafted from 18 gauge steel with an antique bronze finish. It comes complete with a separate padded lining cap that can be glued in if required.
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Height: 49cm with plume; 34cm without
Width: 25cm
Depth: 34cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 2278g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Royal Guard Corinthian Helmet Greek
Our Corinthian Helmet is handcrafted from a durable 18 gauge steel and has a black painted finish. It features a real horse-hair crest and has a separate padded liner that can be glued in if required.
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Matching Royal Guard Muscle Cuirass also available.
Weight: 2184g
Circumference: 62cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Troy - Myrmidon Helmet
Our Myrmidon Helmet is inspired by the one worn by Brad Pitt as Achilles in the blockbuster movie Troy. It is hand crafted from 18 gauge steel and has a dark, antiqued finish. It features a real horse-hair crest and has a separate padded liner that can be glued in if required. Great for fancy dress or as a collectable conversational piece.
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Height: 46cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 28cm
Circumference: 70cm
Weight: 2408g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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King Harold Nasal Helmet
Our King Harold Helmet is based on that of another king's helmet of this era - that of King Wenceslas I of Bohemia, currently on display in Prague Castle.
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The King Harold Helmet features a simple dome of 18 gauge steel construction, designed to deflect sword blows and a decorated nasal bar to protect the face. It has an adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap. Not suitable for contact reenactment.
Circumference: 62cm
Height: 29cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 26cm
Weight: 1125g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Norman Helmet with Aventail
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!
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Our Norman Helmet with Aventail is constructed from polished 18 gauge steel and features a butted chainmail aventail, adjustable leather liner and chin strap. Not recommended for contact reenactment.
Length: 29cm
Internal Circumference: 64cm
Weight: 1940g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Templar Transitional Helmet - 16 gauge
The Templar Helmet is a style of transitional helmet that dates from the 12th - 13th century. This was a period when the open-faced flat topped helmets gradually evolved into the more protective Great Helms of later periods. The addition of a full face visor afforded much more protection than the simple nasal bar of the previous centuries – at the cost of better vision and ventilation.
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This helmet is constructed from 16 gauge steel and features an adjustable leather spider liner and buckled chin strap. 16 gauge steel construction is suitable for most re-enactment groups.
Height: 31cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 26cm
Circumference: 64cm
Weight: 2528g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Crusader Transitional Helmet
Our Crusader Transitional Helmet is a style of transitional helmet that dates from the 12th - 13th century. This was a period when the open-faced flat topped helmets gradually evolved into the more protective Great Helms of later periods. The addition of a full face visor afforded much more protection than the simple nasal bar of the previous centuries – at the cost of better vision and ventilation.
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It is constructed from 18 gauge steel with a decorative brass cross. Comes complete with a separate padded lining cap (that can be glued in if required). Not recommended for contact re-enactment.
Height: 30cm
Depth: 24cm
Width: 21cm
Circumference: 73cm
Weight: 2084g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Buy the Crusader Transitional Helmet with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.Excl. Tax: £82.50 Incl. Tax: £99.00