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Functional Early Medieval Helms

Functional Early Medieval Helms
Great Helm, Basinet, Crusader Helm by European Armor

Welcome to our pages of European Arms and Armour. Our armour has been designed to suit the needs of collectors, period re-enactors/living history groups as well as other re-enactment societies.
 
Each piece of armour is individually hand crafted by some of the best plattner's in Europe. They are able to study in depth original pieces from museums and private collections in Europe. Old-World craftsmanship ensures attention to detail. The bowls are dished with hammers not pressed by machines. The armour is true to the originals and is professionally made, using a minimum of modern processes.

The armour can be constructed to your preference of 14, 16 or 18-gauge steel. The armor can custom made to your measurements or choose standard off the rack armour. Each piece of armor is fully functional. This armour can be used for either Display or for SCA, Live Steel and Stage Fighting!

Shipping time is normally between 4 to 12 weeks. (Some items may take longer)

Whether you desire museum quality display pieces or battle ready jousting armour we feel confident you can find it here at By The Sword, Inc.

13th Century Kettle Hat

13th Century Kettle Hat GH0151
Quality 13th Century Kettle Hat is made from 18 gauge steel, functional and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference.
Sku:GH0151
Price: $321.00

14th Century Kettle Hat

14th Century Kettle Hat GH0152
This quality 14th Century Kettle Hat is made from 18 gauge steel, functional and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference.
Sku:GH0152
Price: $252.00

Bascinet With Klappvisier Helmet

Bascinet With Klappvisier Helmet
Functional battle ready Bascinet With Klappvisier Helmet is made from 18g steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Custom optional available.
Sku:GH0148
Price: $378.00

Basinet Helm

Basinet Helm MD-304
Beautiful example of an early 14th century Basinet Helm. They were the precursor to the clap-visor and pigface basinets. These helms were worn alone or under a great helm for extra protection.
Sku:MD-304
Price: $350.00

Basinet with Grill Visor

Basinet with Grill Visor GH0132
This Basinet with Grill Visor is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Optoinal 14 and 16 gauge steel available.
Sku:GH0132
Price: $336.00

Black Great Helm with Brass Fleur de Lis

Black Great Helm with Brass Fleur de Lis 25-BIS3006
Black Great Helm with Brass Fleur de Lis a quality Functional Great Helm made from 17 gauge steel can be custom made to your requirements.
Price: $400.00

Black Great Helm with Brass Fleur-De-Lis - 16 Gauge

Black Great Helm with Brass Fleur-De-Lis  - 16 Gauge
This Great Helm is constructed from riveted plates of blackened 16 gauge steel – this steel thickness is intended for stage and sport combat. The face is well-perforated for ventilation and finished with a riveted fleur-de-lis of brass.
Price: $345.00

Classic Great Helm Steel

Classic Great Helm Steel GH0143
Classic Great Helm Steel is battle ready and fully functional. Made from 16 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Weight 7 Lbs. Steel reinforcements.
Sku:GH0143
Price: $370.00

Crusader Flat Helm

Crusader Flat Helm
Our Crusader Flat Helm is made from 18 gauge steel with leather trim. Options available include custom sizing.
Sku:GH0004
Price: $204.00

Crusader Flat Helmet Plain

Crusader Flat Helmet Plain MD-366
The Crusader Flat Helmet was developed in the 11th century and was worn mainly during the crusades. Made from steel with choice of padded or leather liner. Offered with your choice of Standard or Custom measurements.
Sku:MD-366
Price: $304.00

Crusader Great Helm

Crusader Great Helm MD-336
Developed early in the 12th century, the Crusader Great Helm became the mainstay of the Medieval fighting man and lasted for about 300 years.
Sku:MD-336
Price: $445.00

Crusader Great Helm

Crusader Great Helm AB1508
This attractive version of a Crusader Great Helm features cruciform decoration in brass. Construction is in 16 gauge steel with an adjustable leather liner and chinstrap.
Price: $98.00

Crusader Spangenhelm with Face Guard

Crusader Spangenhelm with face guard
This unusual Crusades era Spangenhelm, based on an early 13th century example, is provided with a ventilated face plate, providing full face protection.
Price: $165.00

Early Crusader Great Helm

Early Crusader Great Helm GH0134
This Battle Ready and Functional Early Crusader Great Helm is made from steel and is available in standard or custom sizes.
Sku:GH0134
Price: $370.00

Early Great Helm Germany

Early Great Helm Germany GH0139
Early Great Helm Germany is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Steel reinforcement.
Sku:GH0139
Price: $393.00

Early Great Helm Germany Brass

Early Great Helm Germany Brass GH0140
Early Great Helm from Germany with Brass is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Brass reinforcing bar.
Sku:GH0140
Price: $456.00

Early Great Helm Normandy

Early Great Helm Normandy GH0154
This Early Great Helm from Normandy is made from 18 gauge steel, functional and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference.
Sku:GH0154
Price: $279.00

Early Great Pot Helmet

Early Great Pot Helmet GH0141
Early Great Helm Pot Helmet is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Weight 5 Lbs.
Sku:GH0141
Price: $336.00

Great Helm

Great Helm CD-642
This version of Great Helm has brass-reinforcing bands with Fleur-de-lis terminals (the Fleur-de-lis was a royal symbol and not confined to France, as many suppose).
Sku:CD-642
Price: $405.00

Great Helm 16ga Large

Great Helm 16ga Large size
Developed early in the 12th century, the Great Helm became the mainstay of the Medieval fighting man and lasted for about 300 years. This Great Helm is forged from 16ga steel.
Price: $178.00

Great Helm French

Great Helm French MD-306
13th century, this form of French Great Helm is depicted in the Maciejowsky Bible. Also worn in the Crusades this functional helm comes with heavy gauge brass reinforcing plates.
Sku:MD-306
Price: $391.00

Great Helm Hinged Face Plate

Great Helm Hinged Face Plate GH0147
Functional Great Helm Hinged with Face Plate is made from 16 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Great collector piece.
Sku:GH0147
Price: $420.00

Great Helm with Visor

Great Helm with Visor
Functional Visored Great Helm is made from 16 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Includes padded liner.
Sku:GH0180
Price: $309.00

Medieval Bascinet Helmet With Chain Mail

Medieval Bascinet Helmet With Chain Mail 300406
The Medieval Bascinet Helmet With Chain Mail, worn under a great helm, made for superior head protection but could also be worn alone for foot combat. Standard and Custom Sizing!
Sku:300406
Price: $345.00

Medieval Great Helm

Medieval Great Helm
This quality Functional Great Helm is made from 1.2mm steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference.
Sku:GH0145
Price: $378.00

Medieval Great Helm

Medieval Great Helm
This Medieval Great Helm is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Weight 6.8 Lbs.
Sku:GH0142
Price: $390.00

Medieval Great Helm - 14th Century Helmet

Medieval Great Helm - 14th Century Helmet
The Medieval Great Helm - 14th Century Helmet, is fully functional and comes with your choice of steel thicknesses and many other custom options. The bottom edges of the helmet are completely rolled for comfort and safety.
Price: $299.95

Medieval Houndskull Bascinet Optional Aventail

Medieval Houndskull Bascinet
Medieval Houndskull Bascinet. Fully functional re-enactment version of the classic North Italian (Milanese) Hounskull Basinet! Late 14th Century helm c 1390. Optional aventail. 2mm Thick Steel now Available!
Sku:MD-356
Price: $515.00

Medieval Jousting Helmet - Heaume

Medieval Jousting Helmet - Heaume
This quality Medieval Jousting Helmet or Heaume is made from 1.7mm steel and is available with a standard 23 ½ inch head circumference. Includes brass crown, fleur dis lis crest and breast and back plate straps
Sku:GH0144
Price: $699.00

Medieval Topfhelm 16ga Large

Medieval Topfhelm from 16ga steel in Large size
The Topfhelm or pot helmet, a roughly cylindrical formed medieval helmet type arose in the early 13th cen. Also known as a barrel helmet or great helmet, our Topfhelm is fully functional and forged from 16ga steel.
Price: $185.00

Open Faced Basinet

Open Faced Basinet GH0131
The Open Faced Basinet is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Weight 3.5 lbs.
Sku:GH0131
Price: $183.00

Tournament Great Helm

Tournament Great Helm GH0146
This quality Tournament Great Helm is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Steel Horns and crown.
Sku:GH0146
Price: $447.00

Visored Great Helm

Visored Great Helm MD-311
The Visored Great Helm worn with large amounts of padding, provided superb protection. Worn over a smaller helmet, as was frequently done, the great helm was almost impossible to penetrate.
Sku:MD-311
Price: $450.00
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