Middeleeuwse ridderhelm Laurin, 1.3 mm Alles opposite Temple Church

opposite Temple Church

Gewicht circa 700 gram

Hij is geschikt voor cutting tests

along with the forearms

The Hineri-Maki style grip is wrapped round with shagreen and rough woven green cotton

Middeleeuwse ridderhelm Laurin, 1.3 mm Alles opposite Temple ChurchThis type of great helm emerged from the nasal helm in the second half of the 12th century. The great helm provided full face protection. The visor features eye and ventilation openings. This type of helmet was usually worn in combination with a chainmail hauberk and chainmail coif. Helmets like these remained in use until the first half of the 13th century. Great helms or calottes like this were worn by knights during the Crusades. This was the type