Looking for pictures of as many helms as possible.

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:36 am

My lady is considering fighting (SCA), so I am trying to gather information for her. I have shown her the Greathelms, Basinets, Spagens and the Vendel helms. So far, she likes ValsgÃƒÂ¤rde 5 and the Ulltuna Helm.
Although she appreciates the work and likes the look of many kits in the 15th and 16th centuries, she would not wear one. I am looking for anything in the post Roman to pre-15th century range. Preferably with historical accuracy (though I know certain leniencies must be given for some helms.)
ANY assistance with finding some other helms types would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Brian W. Rainey · Post by **Brian W. Rainey** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:45 am

There are a handful of earlier helms in the Waffensammlung, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

http://photos.armourguild.org/thumbnail ... m=6&page=3

Here are some different ones... later period than what you are looking at, though:

http://photos.armourguild.org/thumbnail ... =6&page=13

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:39 pm

Thanks Brian...

Anyone else able to assist?

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:36 pm

Please...anyone able to assist?

Henry of Bexley · Post by **Henry of Bexley** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:58 pm

Hey Wulfe!

If she decides on a Valsgarde helm, I would love to see some construction details. It's the one type of helm my brother wants to fight with too.

http://www.carmelemanuel.com/Museum%20A ... Photos.htm
http://www.myarmoury.com/

Some of the meager stuff I have uncovered during late nights when I SHOULD be doing homework.

Hope it helps!

Jason Grimes · Post by **Jason Grimes** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 1:26 am

You are more then welcome to poke around my site and see if there is anything useful.

http://www.grimmarmoury.com/gallery/index.php

Owen · Post by **Owen** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 6:16 am

Mandrake Roman

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 6:45 am

Of course, you could go with the Italo-Norman look, circa 1160...

The helm is based off a wall painting in an Italo-Norman church, entitled "The Murder of Thomas Becket", and depicts the knights who killed Becket wearing both this style of helmet, as well as a rounded topped version.

It was built by Master Waldryk, and is currently owned by Tarquin Bjornsen. You could have Cet from Vulcan's Forge make you a stainless helm bowl in advance, and build the rest of the helm up from there. With a light maille drape in back, and slats included, it'd be a very serviceable helm.

Tom Knighton · Post by **Tom Knighton** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 7:06 am

Here are are few late roman ones:

[img]http://www.kylosa.com/Hosting/Warriors_Home/800x600/Helms/Budapest.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.kylosa.com/Hosting/Warriors_Home/800x600/Helms/Berkasovo+II+left+cheek.jpeg[/img]

[img]http://www.kylosa.com/Hosting/Warriors_Home/800x600/Helms/Worms.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.kylosa.com/Hosting/Warriors_Home/800x600/Helms/Worms.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.kylosa.com/Hosting/Warriors_Home/800x600/Helms/Concesti.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.kylosa.com/Hosting/Warriors_Home/800x600/Helms/Deurne.jpg[/img]

Hope this helps

. I have more if needed :mrgreen:

Tom

Louis de Leon · Post by **Louis de Leon** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:39 am

I've always liked WMA's helm page.

http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/wmahelms.htm