Helmets

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. Elected archon in 493 BC. C., 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.

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: 62cm

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

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Our Beowulf Helmet is of late Anglo-Saxon/Viking design. It is constructed from 18 gauge steel with antiqued brass decoration befitting the status on an Anglo-Saxon Hero. It features and adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap and a zinc plated chainmail aventail to protect the neck.

Height: 23cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 24cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 2108g

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

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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.

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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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. 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.

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Our Great Helm is hand crafted from polished steel and features and adjustable leather "spider" liner and large brass decorative cross. It is constructed from 18 gauge steel and not recommended for re-enactment.

Height: 35cm
Length: 28cm
Width: 21cm
Weight: 3136g
Top internal width: 18cm
Top internal front to back: 23cm
Middle internal width: 19.5cm
Middle front to back: 26.5cm
Bottom internal width: 21.5cm
Bottom internal front to back: 28.5cm

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

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Our Great Helmet of Rieter von Kornburg is a well-made replica of an original in the Germanische Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany. It dates from around 1375 and was found in the family tomb at All Saints Church. The Rieter von Kornburg family were living in Nuremberg since 1361 and the helmet is thought to have been made in an armourer’s yard there.

It is constructed from 18 gauge steel and features hand painted brass effect decoration like the original. It features a chainmail aventail to protect the neck. The Great Helm of Rieter van Kornburg is a fantastic display piece! Not recommended for contact re-enactment.

Height: 34cm
Depth: 27cm
Width: 24cm
Circumference: 77cm
Weight: 3990g

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

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Please note: These helmets are FACTORY SECONDS. This may mean there is a slight blemish or rusting of the finish or that the accuracy of this helmet does not meet the stringent guidelines set out by the Royal Armouries e.g. the alignment of the rivets does not exactly match the position of the originals.

These helmets are high quality and are an absolute bargain at this price.

Comes packed in a brown, unbranded cardboard box.

Our English Sallet is based on the Coventry Sallet, a surviving original from the 15^th century currently on display in the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. This helmet was made during the period of the Wars of the Roses, most likely by an Italian armourer working in England, and is made in the English style. Very few pieces of English made armour survive from this period and the Coventry Sallet is believed to be the only example of its type in England.

This sallet is hand crafted from polished steel and features a (pin locked) hinged visor that can be raised for better vision. The back and sides of the helmet feature rows of decorative rivets and the inside is lined with an adjustable leather spider with adjustable leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference: 63 cm
Height: 30 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 38 cm
Weight: 2.034 kg
Material: 18 Gauge Steel

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