Monday, August 24, 2009

Medieval Helmets

Medieval Helmets have a long tradition throughout the middle ages as well as the Medieval Period. These medieval helmets have a number of variations that can be found globally. The Basic principle of these helmets was protecting the head and often other parts of the face as well as neck. When soldiers were fighting in war, that time medieval helmets were very safe for their face and head. However, the size and shape of medieval helmets varied widely because of types of weapons that were used at that time. There are a number of medieval helmets include:

• Bassinet Medieval Helmet: This medieval helmet became admired in the late 13th century
• Arthurian Medieval Helmet: It was designed after helmets of King Arthur's time and would have made him proud.
• Comb Morion Medieval Helmet: It was an open helmet which first introduced in the mid 16th century. It is fixed with brass points
• Closed Medieval Helmet: This medieval helmet features a lift-able face plate for comfort in battles and provides excellent flexibility and strength
• Gladiator Arena Medieval Helmet: It was made famous in the movie Gladiator.
• Knight Medieval Helmet: This impressive authentic helmet is modeled after Great Helms worn by knights during the middles ages.
• Roman Centurian DLX Medieval Helmet: It was a battle hardened leader, often raised from the ranks of the legion troopers themselves, or else a wealthy senator who found favor with the emperor.
• Sutton Hoo Medieval Helmet: This medieval helmet attributes a Spangenhelm design, with face and neck guard, brass fittings and hinged cheek pieces.

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