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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.

 
 
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Great Helm Hinged Face Plate GH0147

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 

Hounskull Basinet MD-356

Hounskull Basinet MD-356
Fully functional re-enactment version of the classic North Italian (Milanese) Hounskull Basinet! Late 14th Century helm c 1390

Sku:MD-356  Price: $690.00 

Jousting Heaume GH0144

Jousting Heaume GH0144
Jousting Heaume is made from 18 gauge steel and is available with a standard 23 ½" head circumference. Includes brass crown, fleur dis lis crest and breast and back plate straps

Sku:GH0144  Price: $699.00 

Open Faced Basinet GH0131

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 

Topfhelm 16ga Large 58-0080

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.

Sku:58-0080  Price: $178.00 

Tournament Great Helm GH0146

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 GH0180

Visored Great Helm GH0180
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 

Visored Great Helm MD-311

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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