french great helmet 12th 13th century

french great helmet 12th 13th centuryIn the early 14th century, great helms became more conical in shape. This design helped deflect blows and thrusts from lances away from the head, so the impact would not strike directly. This type of helmet is also called a sugar loaf because of its shape. In Spanish, it is known as the helmet of Zaragoza, as it was first introduced there on the Iberian Peninsula. Helmets like this remained in use throughout Europe until the end of the 14th century.

Its length is 131 cm

The leather employed is of premium quality

Each piece is equipped with roundels

The blade has a thickness of 3

Decorations of Odin's ravens are also featured on one side of the scabbard

It is in truth not for glory

This type of sword was employed during the era of Viking expansion

The helmet not only offered protection for the head but was also noted for its comfort and excellent visibility

Gussets are triangular pieces of fabric sewn into the skirt to shape the garment to the body

The shirt is also particularly well-suited to use as an undershirt for

These gauntlets are based on a pair from the armoury of the Castle of Churburg

The seax is based on several early medieval originals