Medieval Helmets

The Medieval Helmet went through many changes during the Middle Ages. Early Medieval Helmets were an upgraded form of the Spangenhelm or Norman Helmet in which they started adding a full fixed visor to replace the nasal. These early historical helms, especially the Crusader Helmet, started to flatten out on top and the sides and backs extended to form the Great Helm or barrel helmet. The top of the great helm became rounder to protect from sword blows and became the Bascinet helmet. Visors became movable and went from the flat Klappvisier to the elongated pig face bascinet of the 14th century. During the 15th century we saw helmets such as the open-faced sallet helm, the T Face Barbuta, and the Sallet helm. The medieval Sallet Helm came in a variety of fixed and movable visors with fixed or articulated tails. The final form of the medieval helmet was the armet which developed into the early Renaissance Close helm. These helmets became known as the typical Knights Helmet.

We offer a full range of fully functional wearable, and many custom made Medieval Helmets.