Crusader Helmets and Knights Helms

Crusader helms started out as a simple cylinder with a flate top called a Great helm or a pot helm. Later the helm developed into a curved shaped that was pointed on top called a sugarloaf helm. This newly design of the knights helm deflected the blow from sword attacks and lance or spear attacks. These types of Crusader helms had small slits for the eyes and mouth which provided poor ventilation and poor line of sight. Crusader helms were usually put on before battle because of the thick steel used making the helm heavy. Medieval Collectibles has all types of Crusader helms like the great helm, sugarloaf helm and the bascinet. Don’t forget the Crusader helm is a very important piece and functional of a knights armour.

Chainmail Warriors Helm Item # ED8127 The term camail is an ancient term meaning curtain-mail describing the protective curtain of chainmail hung from the helm that draped the neck to the shoulders in battle. Historically a plate gorget was also worn with this helm along with chainmail body. Price:  $169.10	Crusader Flat Top Helmet Item # AB0359 During the crusades, life could be very dangerous. To cope with this danger, armor and weapons evolved. From the end of the 11th century all the way to the end of the 13th century, the crusades were the center of attention in Europe. Price:  $140.00	Crusader Flat Top Helmet Item # AB0351 Dating from a 12th - 13th century style, this flat-top Great Helm provides full face protection before the advent of the visor. Our Crusader helmet is crafted in 14 gauge steel, lined and ready for use. Price:  $150.00
Crusader Great Helm Item # ED8137 A prime early flat top battle helm prevalent in use during the early crusades. The Crusader Great Helm is a full size and wearable. The Crusader Great Helm is skillfully handcrafted in 18 gauge steel making it a magnificent helm. Price:  $152.00	Crusader Great Helmet Item # ZS-910902 The Crusader Great Helm was developed early in the 13th century. The Great Helm became the mainstay of the Medieval fighting man and lasted for about 300 years. The Crusader Great Helm is hand made of high carbon steel and fully wearable. Price:  $70.21	Crusader Helmet Item # 300418 Developed early in the 12th Century, the Great Helm became the mainstay of the medieval fighting man. Worn over a mail coif and padding, this helm has menacing narrow eyeslits for maximum protection. Price:  $185.00
Golden Knight Helmet Item # ZS-910899 The Golden Knight Helmet is from around the 16th century. This beautiful museum quality, late 16th century replica is full sized and ready to wear. The Golden Knight Helmet is hand made of high carbon steel and fully wearable. Price:  $108.21	Great Helmet Item # AB0395 Used in the 13th Century, Barrel helms were a necessity for men at arms. They provided the most coverage and protection for the weight. The barrel helm was typically worn over mail, and originally only had the ocularium opening or eye slots. Price:  $140.00	Knights Bascinet Item # ED8140 The Knights Bascinet is a classic full size helm of the 17th century. The round top design deflects blows minimizing a direct strike in battle. The fine visor of the Knights helm is functional and the helemet is made of 18 gauge steel. Price:  $218.50
Knights Close Helmet Item # ZS-910900 The Knights Close Helmet is from around the 16th century. In the legends of Knights in Shining Armor, the gallant knights wore helmets styled as this! The Knights Close Helmet is hand made of high carbon steel and fully wearable. Price:  $83.51	Knights Templar Helm Item # ED2504 Styled after an original helm of the Knights Templar, the Holy Order who fought thru the Crusades. Great for SCA combat, this helm is not a lightweight, each is handmade from 14 gauge steel. Display or get your padding on and you are off to war. Price:  $207.10	Spangenhelm Item # ED2503 This unique armor helmet of history was favored by many Knights of the Middle Ages. It gets its name from the individual plates called "Spangens" that were united to form the round contoured top which shunted blows easier than flat top designs. Price:  $188.10
Sugar Loaf Great Helmet Item # ED8125 During the mid 1200's the "Sugar Loaf" helm became the preferred Crusader Knights Helmet. This Great Helm style whose rounded top allowed blows to glance off afforded more protection from direct impact as the earlier flat top models. Price:  $131.10	Tournament Knights Helm Item # ED8214 This is no average Knights Helmet, it goes beyond the period styles most commonly duplicated today. Their spiked studs rivals the efforts and design of those great artists who created tournament armour for nobles and knights through the middle ages. Price:  $235.60