Knights Hospitaller Nasal Helmet

The Knights Hospitaller were founded in 1080 in Jerusalem to provide care for poor, sick and injured pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. After the First Crusade in 1099 it took on a more militarised role providing protection for pilgrims and the defence of Jerusalem.  In the late 12^th century the order began to gain recognition in England and the priory of St. John of Jerusalem at Clerkenwell was founded as their head house there. Buildings such as St John’s Jerusalem and Knights Gate, Quenington, were built on land donated to the order by the nobility. When the Knights Templar order was dissolved in England, their properties were handed over to the Hospitallers.

Our Knights Hospitaller Nasal Helmet is a replica of the helmet worn by “the Hospitaller” in Ridley Scott’s “Kingdom of Heaven”. The special feature of this nasal helmet is its hinged nose guard. The part of the nose guard that is riveted to the helmet is shaped like a cross, which indicates that helmets like this one were used by the knights who belonged to Christian orders. Thanks to its adjustable liner, this helmet made of 18 gauge steel fits a variety of head sizes. It also makes our nasal helmet with hinged nose guard very comfortable to wear. The helmet stays on your head thanks to the leather chinstrap and buckle.

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