Great Helms

The Great Helm evolved out of a need for greater protection for the head and neck and was first seen towards the end of the 12th century. It was a very popular style of helmet worn by knights and men-at-arms in most European armies and was also worn by knights of the crusading orders such as the Knights Templar. It offered superior protection to the open face nasal helmet of the previous century but restricted vision and could become hot and stuffy - especially on crusade.

Our Great Helm is constructed from 18 gauge lacquered steel and is great for display or as part of a costume. Does not come with a liner and not recommended for re-enactment.

Height: 35cm
Length: 28cm
Width: 21cm
Weight: 2750g

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

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Made of 2.5mm, 12 gauge steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. No returns will be accepted due to these issues.

Outer Circumference: 63~64 cm

This helmet doesn't have inner padding.

Leather chin strap included.

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

Our Crusader Great Helm was inspired by an original piece dated from the middle 13th century found in Pomerania that is now on display in the Historisches Museum of Berlin. This style of helmet was usually seen in the middle 13th century until the beginning of 14th century and can be seen in documents such as the Codex Manesse, the Maziejowsky Bible or the Cantigas.

Our Crusader Great Helm is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it perfect for re-enactment. It features a padded liner and adjustable leather chin strap.

Inner circumference: 64cm

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

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The Great Helm, which began to be seen on the battlefield as early as the 13th century on its earliest forms proved to be a winning design to be used almost for the next three centuries. It was most commonly worn over a chainmail coif or skull cap. It was usually built with 4 riveted pieces with flat top. It has a fierce-looking fixed visor that enhanced the already intimidating look of a charging knight.

Our Crusader Great Helm was inspired by an original piece dated from the middle 13th century found in Pomerania that is now on display in the Historisches Museum of Berlin. This style of helmet was usually seen in the middle 13th century until the beginning of 14th century and can be seen in documents such as the Codex Manesse, the Maziejowsky Bible or the Cantigas.

Our Crusader Great Helm is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it perfect for re-enactment. It features a padded liner and adjustable leather chin strap.

Inner circumference: 64cm

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

Buy the Crusader Great Helm with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.

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 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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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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This glorious 13th-century helmet is worthy of King Ferdinand III of Castile and representative of many helms of that period around Europe.

Our replica is modeled directly on an English manuscript of circa 1250, held by the British Library (catalog number BL Royal 2 A XXII 'Westminster Psalter'). Folio 220 shows the kneeling and praying knight, with the great helm held above his head.

Made of 18 gauge steel, this lavish helm is adorned in decorative brass and comes with a soft cloth padded adjustable liner with leather tie straps.

Circumference: 80cm
Weight: 2720g

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

Looking forward to portraying a fearsome medieval knight with this helm donned on top of your reliable armour? Our flat-top great helm has got you covered! The original of this helm belonged to Sir Richard Pembridge. It was created to be worn on top of a Bascinet or Cervelliere, which was common practice for knights during that era. However, our replica has been specifically designed to be worn directly on your head and features interior padding that provides protection from blows and ensures stability.

It is handmade from sturdy mild steel (18 gauge) and is hence, not ideal for real-life combat or reenactments. It is not a functional piece of equipment and makes an excellent choice for collectors, medieval enthusiasts, or your next ren-fair or medieval fair costume. The padded liner adds to its comfort. The closure includes a genuine leather strap and a small brass buckle.

Inner Circumference: 72cm

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