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.
Height: 35cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 23cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 1348gAll 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.
Height: 35cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 23cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 1440gAll 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.
Matching Royal Guard Muscle Cuirass also available.
Weight: 2184g
Circumference: 62cmAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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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.
Height: 49cm with plume; 34cm without
Width: 25cm
Depth: 34cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 2278gAll 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.
Height: 46cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 28cm
Circumference: 70cm
Weight: 2408gAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Late Roman Ridge Helmet (Berkasovo)
The earliest confirmed example of a Roman Ridge Helmet is the Richborough Helmet which dates from around 280AD. These helmets were sometimes highly decorated and covered in precious stones such as those found at Berkasovo and Deurne, It is thought that these helmets were mainly worn by cavalry soldiers but finds seem to indicate they were worn interchangeably between cavalry and infantry.
Our Late Roman Ridge Helmet is constructed from 16 gauge steel and features hinged cheek pieces and a detachable buckled neck guard. It is held together with brass rivets and completely lined with leather.
Inner Circumference: 62cm
Front to Back: 22.5cm
Ear to Ear: 20cm
Weight: 2050g
Material: 16 gauge Steel, Brass
Inlay: Adjustable Leather LinerAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Celtic Montefortino Helmet
The Celtic Montefortino Helmet was a type of Celtic, and later Roman, military helmet used from around 300 BC through the 1st century AD. It is named after the region of Montefortino in Italy where the original helmet was found in a Celtic burial. Our replica is based on this original helmet that can now be seen in the State Archaeological Museum of Arcevia, Italy.
Our Celtic Montefortino Helmet is constructed from 18 gauge steel with hinged cheek pieces and comes complete with a separate padded arming cap that can be glued in.
Inner Circumference: 61cm
Front to Back: 21cm
Ear to Ear: 18.5cm
Weight: 1200g
Material: 18 gauge Steel
Inlay: None (padded cap included)All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Thracian Roman Gladiator Helmet
The Thraex or Thracian was a type of Roman gladiator, armed in the Thracian style. Our Thracian Gladiator Helmet is handcrafted from 18 gauge steel with brass fittings. The brass ocular plates can be dismounted from the mask by removing the small brass pins that hold them in place. The hinged face mask can also be removed entirely by removing the brass pins that attach it to the helmet. Comes complete with a separate padded arming cap that can be glued in.
Inner Circumference: 72cm
Front to Back: 20.5cm
Ear to Ear: 24cm
Weight: 2200g
Material: 18 gauge Steel, Brass
Inlay: None (padded cap included)All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Roman Legionary Helmet - Child Size
Our Child Size Roman Legionary Helmet is hand crafted from steel and brass and features hinged cheek pieces and brass decoration. It features an adjustable faux leather liner and buckled chin strap. It is designed to fit children up to around 12 years old.
This Child Size Roman Legionary Helmet is a great learning aid for kids studying Key Stage 2 (KS2) history. This item is a learning aid and not a toy.
Circumference: 57cm
Depth: 21cm
Width: 16.5cm
Height: 11cm
Weight: 1000gAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Roman Gallic 'G' Helmet
This style of Roman Legionary Helmet or "galea" dates from the 1st Century BC to the 2nd century AD. It is of the "Imperial Gallic H" 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.
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Our Roman Gallic G Helmet is hand crafted from steel and brass and features hinged cheek pieces and brass decoration. Comes complete with separate padded lining cap which can be glued in. 18 gauge steel construction. This helmet is an authentic replica and is popular with reenactors. Roman Gallic G Special Command Helmet with crest is also available.
Inner Circumference: 63cm
Weight: 1340g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £58.33 Incl. Tax: £70.00