Helmets

The Kettle Hat was favoured by the English infantryman and man at arms throughout the medieval period and was popular during the 100 Years War. It was simple to manufacture and offered good protection against projectiles. This design was so effective that it came back into service with the British military in World War 1 and 2. The name derives from the Germanic word “cetel” or “cietel” alluding to its deep cauldron like shape. It was also known as a “war hat” and “Chapel-de-fer” (hat of iron).

Our Kettle Hat is constructed from 18 gauge steel and features and adjustable leather liner and chin strap. Not recommended for contact re-enactment but great for LARP, theatre or as a display piece.

Internal Circumference: 65cm
Weight: 1600g

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

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Our Crusader 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.

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: 34cm
Width: 23cm
Circumference: 68cm
Weight: 2.1kg

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

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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!

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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The Normans spread to England, Sicily and parts of Italy as mounted warriors, known for their long mail hauberks, kite shields and conical helmets.

This type of slightly curving, forward peaked helmet is the second most recognized form. The conical shape allows blows to slide off while the face was provided with some protection from the nasal piece which still allowed great vision.

Made of carbon steel with an aged and pitted finish. Includes an adjustable leather liner.

External Circumference: 68cm
Width: 19cm
Depth: 24cm

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

Classical antiquity; an age of myths and legends, gods and monsters where only the bravest heroes will survive! But it is not through feats of arms alone that they remain unscathed in battle, but by donning the finest of armours, forged by legendary smiths for the greatest warriors of the age!  

Length: 24cm
Width: 19cm
Circumference (Inner): 60cm
Material: Polyurethane
Weight: 426g

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

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