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The great helm or heaume, also called pot helm, bucket helm and barrel helm, is a helmet of the High Middle Ages which arose in the late twelfth century in the context of the Crusades and remained in use until the fourteenth century.
Learn about the crusader helmet, a type of helmet worn by European knights during the medieval Crusades. Find out how it evolved, how it was used and what were its advantages and disadvantages.
Learn about the origins, evolution, and significance of the Crusader helmet, the distinctive great helm that protected knights in the Holy Wars. Discover how the helmet was made, decorated, and used in battle and tournaments.
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Learn about the different helmets worn by knights from the early Spangenhelm to the later Bascinet and Sallet. The Crusader helmet was a flat-topped great helm that protected the whole head from weapons.
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- Spangenhelm. The spangenhelm (literally spangen helm or ‘braces helmet’) has its origins back in ancient times. One of the first attestations for this helmet design dates to the reign of the Emperor Trajan (98 -117).
- Conical / nasal helmet. Although the Spangenhelm continued to be used by soldiers down into the 11th and 12th centuries, by the time of the Norman Conquest, it had been largely-replaced by the nasal helmet.
- Flat-topped helmet. The flat-topped helmet was another type of nasal helmet that developed during the 12th century. Unlike its predecessor – and as the name suggests – this headgear was not cone-shaped in its design, but had a flat top and square profile.
- Enclosed helmet. Medieval European armourers developed the enclosed helmet at the close of the 12th century. Its most notable improvement – compared to its flat-topped predecessor – was the pierced metal plate that protected the soldier’s face.
Shop for crusader helmets of various styles, sizes and materials at Medieval Collectibles. Find great helms, bascinets, barbutas, sugar loafs and more for your medieval costume or reenactment.
Mar 28, 2023 · Explore the history of helmets from the Bronze Age to the Renaissance, including the iconic Crusader Helm. See rare photos of helmets worn by warriors, kings and emperors in battle and ceremony.
