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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English Bascinet - 14 gauge
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.
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Made in 2mm steel. Leather chin strap included.
Perimeter: 63-64 cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £96.67 Incl. Tax: £116.00 -
13th Century Conical Helmet - 14 gauge
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £83.33 Incl. Tax: £100.00 -
Saint Wenceslaus I Nasal Helmet -14 gauge
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £94.17 Incl. Tax: £113.00
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