Morions

Our Morion Helmet is hand made from steel and is based on an authentic period design. It is decorated with brass rivets and features a loose padded skull cap that can be glued in. It is constructed from 18 gauge steel and is great for theatrical use or display

Length: 28cm
Width: 29cm
Depth: 39cm
Weight: 1510g

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

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The Morion Helmet was popular with the foot soldiers of European armies in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is thought to have originated in Spain and would certainly have been worn by soldiers of the Spanish Armada. This style of helmet is associated with soldiers of the English Civil War where it was commonly known as a "Pikeman's Pot".

They were predominantly worn by the soldiers of Cromwell's New Model Army, along with breastplates and buff coats. Surviving morions from the siege of Colchester Castle in 1648 have been unearthed within its grounds and are now preserved in the castle. Some of the best-preserved morions from the English Civil War can now be seen in the Royal Armouries collection in Leeds.

Suitable for 16th & 17th-century re-enactment, especially English Civil War Pikemen.

Manufactured in 2mm steel, with a 1.6mm brim and plume to the rear.

Perimeter: 63cm

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

Extracted directly from the engravings, we've interpreted and reproduced this beautiful cabasset. It is ideal for 17^th century re-enactment from the English Civil War era. In the engravings, pikemen can be seen wearing this protection combined with a breastplate (MH-A0798).They can also be seen on arquebus troops and are represented in the art of other places and on other troops. The cheek plates included were used to protect the neck and face of the wearer and became a common feature of the age.

This helmet is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it great for English Civil War era re-enactment. Leather chin strap included.

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

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

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Our English Civil War Cabasset/Morion is crafted from 14 gauge steel with a 16 gauge brim, making is great for re-enactment. It features an adjustable linen liner and adjustable leather chin strap.

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

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

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The Conqueror Helmet is a type of open helmet used from the middle 16th and early 17th centuries, usually having a flat brim and a crest from front to back. Its introduction was contemporaneous with the exploration of North, Central, and South America.

Explorers like Hernando de Soto and Coronado may have supplied them to their foot soldiers in the 1540s. The iconic morion is popularly identified with early Spanish explorers and conquistadors. No inner padding included.

Height: 33cm
Circumference: 60cm
Weight: 1472g
Material: Iron Steel Plate

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

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The Conqueror Helmet is a type of open helmet used from the middle 16th and early 17th centuries, usually having a flat brim and a crest from front to back. Its introduction was contemporaneous with the exploration of North, Central, and South America.

Explorers like Hernando de Soto and Coronado may have supplied them to their foot soldiers in the 1540s. The iconic morion is popularly identified with early Spanish explorers and conquistadors. No inner padding included.

Height: 33cm
Circumference: 60cm
Weight: 1472g
Material: Iron Steel Plate

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

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