Crusader Helmets and Knights Helms from Dark Knight Armoury
Crusader helms started out as a simple cylinder with a flate top called a Great helm or a pot helm. Later the helm developed into a curved shaped that was pointed on top called a sugarloaf helm. This newly design of the knights helm deflected the blow from sword attacks and lance or spear attacks. These types of Crusader helms had small slits for the eyes and mouth which provided poor ventilation and poor line of sight. Crusader helms were usually put on before battle because of the thick steel used making the helm heavy. Dark Knight Armoury carries all types of Crusader helms like the great helm, sugarloaf helm and the bascinet. Don't forget the Crusader helm is a very important piece and functional of a knights armour.
Bascinet with Chainmail Item # 300406 Our Bascinet with Chainmail is specifically meant to be Worn under the Great Helm (#300404) which provides superior head protection, but can also be worn alone if you choose. Price: $245.00 |
Chainmail Warriors Helm Item # ED8127 The term camail is an ancient term meaning curtain-mail describing the protective curtain of chainmail hung from the helm that draped the neck to the shoulders in battle. Historically a plate gorget was also worn with this helm along with chainmail body. Price: $169.10 |
Crusader Flat Top Helmet Item # AB0359 During the crusades, life could be very dangerous. To cope with this danger, armor and weapons evolved. From the end of the 11th century all the way to the end of the 13th century, the crusades were the center of attention in Europe. Price: $160.00 |
Crusader Great Helm Item # ED8137 A prime early flat top battle helm prevalent in use during the early crusades. The Crusader Great Helm is a full size and wearable. The Crusader Great Helm is skillfully handcrafted in 18 gauge steel making it a magnificent helm. Price: $152.00 |
Crusader Helmet Item # 300418 Developed early in the 12th Century, the Great Helm became the mainstay of the medieval fighting man. Worn over a mail coif and padding, this helm has menacing narrow eyeslits for maximum protection. Price: $185.00 |
Great Helm Item # 300404 There are examples of this type of Great Helm in the Royal Armoury at Leeds and the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh, as well as on many grave effigies throughout Europe. Price: $245.00 |
Great Helmet Item # AB0395 Used in the 13th Century, Barrel helms were a necessity for men at arms. They provided the most coverage and protection for the weight. The barrel helm was typically worn over mail, and originally only had the ocularium opening or eye slots. Price: $192.00 |
Knights Bascinet Item # ED8140 The Knights Bascinet is a classic full size helm of the 17th century. The round top design deflects blows minimizing a direct strike in battle. The fine visor of the Knights helm is functional and the helemet is made of 18 gauge steel. Price: $218.50 |
Knights Templar Helm Item # ED2504 Styled after an original helm of the Knights Templar, the Holy Order who fought thru the Crusades. Great for SCA combat, this helm is not a lightweight, each is handmade from 14 gauge steel. Display or get your padding on and you are off to war. Price: $207.10 |
Spangenhelm Item # ED2503 This unique armor helmet of history was favored by many Knights of the Middle Ages. It gets its name from the individual plates called "Spangens" that were united to form the round contoured top which shunted blows easier than flat top designs. Price: $188.10 |
Sugar Loaf Great Helmet Item # ED8125 During the mid 1200's the "Sugar Loaf" helm became the preferred Crusader Knights Helmet. This Great Helm style whose rounded top allowed blows to glance off afforded more protection from direct impact as the earlier flat top models. Price: $131.10 |
Tournament Knights Helm Item # ED8214 This is no average Knights Helmet, it goes beyond the period styles most commonly duplicated today. Their spiked studs rivals the efforts and design of those great artists who created tournament armour for nobles and knights through the middle ages. Price: $235.60 |
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