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This is a typical example of conical or "Norman" helmets. This bowl shape seems to have proved an effective defence against swords, axes and maces, since they remained popular in various part of Europe, especially the east, until the thirteenth century. This kind of helmet could be made in two ways: the first one involved the welding of two halves. A good example of this technique is the helmet found in Orchowskie Lake, Poland. The second fabrication method consists of forging the helmet out of one single piece of metal. Such helmets would have been reserved to wealthy warriors. The best example of this construction is the Wenceslas helmet (available on this site). (In part based on : Arms and Armor of Medieval Knight by D. Edge and J. M. Paddock.) |
Norman Saxon type helmet 2 Description Materials used: Hot rolled, constructional steel, middle carbon (0,4% of carbon). The bowl is made of 2mm thick steel. The front plate and nasal are made of 2.5mm thick steel. Includes leather lining. How it is made: This helmet has a typical conical bowl shape. The helmet is composed of two hand-forged halves welded together. Welding marks are not visible from the outside. The bowl has been "blued" and has a nice mirror polish. The nasal is engraved. Price Please contact us for prices and availability. |