14th century German helms

Engenulf · Post by **Engenulf** » Tue Oct 15, 2002 11:42 pm

what would be a proper helm for a German knight from 1350 - 1370?
I'm thinking a nice sugarloaf. Am I wrong?
Any authanticity experts on this subject?
Engenulf.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 16, 2002 12:20 pm

I think thats a little late for the sugarloaf, though i could be wrong. I would say your more likely to be looking at using a bascinet, either open faced, breteche, or with a klappvisor. Theres a thread that discusses a german harness circa 1375 that i'll provide a link to, and most of what is stated there is accurate for your period as well.
http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001474.html

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Otto von Aachen
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Albrekt af Viborg · Post by **Albrekt af Viborg** » Wed Oct 16, 2002 12:21 pm

I'm fairly certain you'll want a bascinet. Probably with a globose-style klappvisier, though if face-protection isn't an issue a breteche would be appropriate for the earlier part of your time span.

Engenulf · Post by **Engenulf** » Wed Oct 16, 2002 5:35 pm

thanks for your time guys.
and that link to the thrad was perfect!
again thanks.
Engenulf