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The Corinthian Helmet originated in ancient Greece and took its name from the city-state of Corinth. It was depicted in Greek sculpture more than any other helmet – romantically associated with the glories of the past. The Greek goddess Athena, is frequently depicted wearing a Corinthian style helmet. The Corinthian Helmet afforded excellent protection for its wearer but was both expensive to make and uncomfortable to wear. It also restricted hearing and vision and gradually gave way to a more open-faced but less protective style of helmet.

This Corinthian Helmet is hand crafted from a durable 18 gauge steel and has an antique bronze finish. It features and adjustable leather liner

"What we do in Life echoes in Eternity"

This helmet is inspired by the one worn by the General Maximus as "The Spaniard" to conceal his identity when fighting in the Colosseum in the hit movie "Gladiator". It is constructed from polished 18 gauge steel and features an adjustable leather liner and chin strap. Great for display or fancy dress!

Width: 21cm  
Depth: 25cm  
Height: 34cm 
Circumference: 68cm 
Weight: 1726g  

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

The Roman Gladius was the primary weapon of the Roman Legionary and was used in conjunction with the 'Scutum' (shield) and 'Pilum' (spear). Its design was strongly influenced by the swords used by the Iberian (Spanish) Celts. It was predominantly designed as a thrusting weapon and was in use in one form or another from the 4th Century BC to the 3rd Century AD. The Pompeii Gladius takes its name from the archaeological site in Italy where, during excavations, 4 such swords were found. The swords are dated to before 79AD - the year that Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. The Pompeii Gladius, along with the earlier Mainz Pattern Gladius, would have been issued to the garrison at Hadrian’s Wall. Examples can be seen in H. Russell Robinson’s book "What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrians Wall'".

Our Pompeii Gladius features a turned wood pommel and bone grip. The straight blade is hand forged from steel and in housed in a wooden scabbard with red leather covering and decorated brass fittings. This sword is not designed or recommended for contact reenactment (fighting) but is favoured by living history enthusiasts.

Overall Length: 70cm
Blade Length: 48cm
Width: 4.9cm
Grip Length: 10.8cm
Weight: 1135g
Thickness: 5mm
P.O.B.: 11cm
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

Height: 26cm 
Length: 35cm 
Width: 18cm 
Weight: 2060g 

All sizes 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.

Mail was thought to have been invented by the Celts. The earliest example was found in a Celtic Chieftain's burial in Romania. It was a popular form of defence for the warrior elite of the Viking and Early Medieval periods. It is often (wrongly) referred to as chainmail but this terminology was first introduced by Sir Walter Scott in 1822 in his novel "The Fortunes of Nigel". In the medieval period, it was simply known as "Mail". 

The coif was designed to protect the head, neck and shoulders against damage from bladed weapons. It was very effective at doing so - the Royal Armouries have conducted tests with well-made mail and concluded that "it is almost impossible to penetrate using any conventional medieval weapon". The Mail Coif is constructed by hand from hundreds of steel rings and will fit all but the largest of heads. The rings are zinc plated to provide a shiny, maintenance-free finish that is resistant to rust.

This item is crafted using mild steel rings. If you require even greater durability please check our high tensile steel products or our Riveted Chainmail section. 

Finish: Zinc plated
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 8mm
Weight: 3.5kg

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

Buy the Chainmail Coif - Square Face - Butted Zinc Plated Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.  

Our Knights Templar Dagger is the perfect sidearm for our best-selling Knights Templar Sword. It features a forged steel blade with solid brass pommel and guard - both adorned with the Templar Cross in red enamel. Comes complete with leather sheath with belt loop. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only. 

Total length: 43.5 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 7 cm
Weight: 538 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4 cm
Blade width (base):  6 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather 

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

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The Knights Templar Sword is the most popular sword in our collection. If you do not have the space for a full-size sword why not consider purchasing the matching Knights Templar Dagger instead. The sword features a forged steel blade with solid brass pommel and guard - both adorned with the Templar Cross in red enamel. Comes complete with leather scabbard with and baldric shoulder belt. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total length: 92.5 cm
Blade length: 74.5 cm
Grip length: 12.5 cm
Blade thickness (base): 0.49 cm
Blade width (base): 4.5 cm
Weight: 1046g
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather

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

Our 3 Lobe Viking Sword is based on a late Viking design from around the 11^th century and is contemporary with the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. A similar sword was found on Canwick Common in Norfolk and is now held in the British Museum collection. It features a forged and fullered steel blade designed for hacking and slashing and is hilted with a short guard and 3 lobed pommel. The wooden scabbard is wrapped with brown leather to match that of the leather wrapped sword grip. Although this sword has a forged blade it is not tempered and is not suitable for combat. 

Total length: 95 cm
Blade length: 79 cm
Grip length: 10.5 cm
Weight: 1352g
Blade thickness (base): 0.6 cm
Blade width (base):  4.4 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather

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