Medieval Armour

This helmet was made after the one kept on the Prague Castle who supposedly belonged to Saint Wenceslaus I, a Czech monarch from the early 10th century. This is one of the earliest conical helmets made in one piece that at the time where starting to substitute the comparatively weaker Spangenhelms. It has a beautiful riveted cross-shaped nasal.

Meanwhile its decoration is sometimes wrongly related to Odin it’s more probably that corresponds to a conventionalized Christian cross representation. Even though the nasal is richly decorated on the original, we offer a clean version for you to make your own customizations. This is the perfect protection from the wealthy warriors from the 10th c. onwards.

Our Saint Wenceslaus I Nasal Helmet is constructed from 14 gauge steel making it perfect from most re-enactment groups. It features an adjustable padded liner and buckled leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm

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

Our King Harold Helmet is based on that of another king's helmet of this era - that of King Wenceslas I of Bohemia, currently on display in Prague Castle.

The King Harold Helmet features a simple dome of 18 gauge steel construction, designed to deflect sword blows and a decorated nasal bar to protect the face. It has an adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap. Not suitable for contact reenactment.

Circumference: 62cm
Height: 29cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 26cm
Weight: 1125g

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

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After the Spangenhelm fell into disuse, helmets like this one came into warfare. They were known as conical or nasal helmets and these ones had a one piece skull protection. We can see plenty of depictions that features these helmets, like the “never failing” Maciejowski Bible.

Made in 2mm steel with natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. Leather chin strap included. 

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

The Norman "Nasal" Helmet was based on earlier Viking Helmet designs and could be worn over a chainmail coif or with chainmail aventail to protect the neck.

The nasal bar was designed to protect the face but meant that Knights were often unrecognisable. The famous Bayeux Tapestry shows William the Conqueror tipping his helmet back to reveal his face and prove to his soldiers that he was still alive!

Made of 2mm steel with nasal of 3mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

This helmet comes from a small group of closely related Spangenhelms (strap helmets). The sites where they have been found are widely scattered, ranging from Sweden to Germany, the Balkans and Libya. The Spangenhelm was a popular medieval European combat helmet design of Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. Over time Spangenhelms were replaced by one piece skulls like nasal helmets and kettle hats.

1.6mm steel with 1.4mm steel strips and natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

The Norman "Nasal" Helmet was based on earlier Viking Helmet designs and could be worn over a chainmail coif or with chainmail aventail to protect the neck. The nasal bar was designed to protect the face but meant that Knights were often unrecognisable. The famous Bayeux Tapestry shows William the Conqueror tipping his helmet back to reveal his face and prove to his soldiers that he was still alive!

Our Norman Helmet with Aventail is constructed from polished 18 gauge steel and features a butted chainmail aventail, adjustable leather liner and chin strap. Not recommended for contact reenactment.

Length: 29cm
Internal Circumference: 64cm
Weight: 1940g

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

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By the end of the 11th century, most Norman knights were still wearing the tried-and-true Nasal helmet.  However, during the great Norman expansion, the Norman knightly elite came face-to-face with Mediterranean civilizations employing large numbers of archers in their armies. The simple bar of the Nasal helmet was no longer seen as sufficient to protect the face of the rider charging through such deep hails of arrows. Increased face protection was required. As a result, new designs offering increased facial protection emerged, including the Normano-Sicilian style featured here. This helmet is a perfect choice for your next Crusader knight set!

Handmade from 16 gauge MILD STEEL, this helmet is ideal for medieval knightly reenactment and real-life combat. A genuine leather liner acts as a shock absorber. The brass buckle and a sturdy leather strap combine to make a reliable closure. It can fit almost all who wish to wear it, thanks to an inner circumference of 68cm.

Inner Circimference: 68cm

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

There are several examples of conical helmets with large facial visors. This one in particular is based on one found in the magnificent Romanesque portico of the church of Santa María la Real, in Sangüessa (Navarra). In the exterior archivolt you can see the professions of medieval society, including two armed men. One of them wearing a helmet like the one shown here. Other very similar ones can be seen in some codices of the same period.

Leather chin strap included. Made of 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Size M: 60~61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63~64 cm perimeter

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

This unusual Crusades era Spangenhelm, based on an early 13th century example, is provided with a ventilated faceplate, so providing full facial protection. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel with a suspension liner and chinstrap.

Made of 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Size M: 60-61 cm Perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm Perimeter

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