Polish/Russian helm help

Zygmunt Nadratowski · Post by **Zygmunt Nadratowski** » Tue Jul 16, 2002 4:32 am

I am looking for some help finding someone who can make a period Polish helm from ca. 1200, or a russian one from the same time. I have had a devil of a time tracking down polish helms from this time, and I suspect they used whatever everyone else in the region used with possible differences in ornamentation. Or I can use a russian one like the one on the cover of Osprey Books' Armies of Medieval Russia 750-1250 . I was going to include the link but as of right now the site is down. Any help appreciated.

Dorkknight · Post by **Dorkknight** » Tue Jul 16, 2002 1:54 pm

wish I could help...I'm actually interested in this topic too. 1250 Poland. Hope my reply bumps the post where it will be noticed.

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Tue Jul 16, 2002 6:20 pm

While I'm not especially familiar with the region/period youyr looking at I've spoken with a few customers interested in Russian/ Central Asian helms who've asked me about what are essentialy "onion domed" helms of either one piece or spagen construction. Does this sound like what you're looking for? If so e-mail me and I'll send you pics of a finished helm with this type of skull along with a pricing/options list.

Regards

Dave

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Tue Jul 16, 2002 8:07 pm

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Zygmunt Nadratowski · Tue Jul 16, 2002 10:15 pm

Yep, the onion dome one is the one I'm looking for. Here's a link, then click on the "see larger image" link. Both men are wearing them.

HTTP://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_detail.php/title=P8488~per=41

Thanks Warren! You've got it right. I could get a regular bascinet, but I really want to look different.

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Tue Jul 16, 2002 10:36 pm

You might try Rick Orli's XVIIc Polish site:

http://www.kismeta.com/diGrasse/PolishHorseArtillery.htm

I know it's not your time period, but there are many links from his page some of which may be useful to you.

Ron

Zygmunt Nadratowski · Post by **Zygmunt Nadratowski** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 7:22 pm

Oh, and I'd like to have a horsehair...umm..."tail"?...attached to the knob at the top of the dome.

Will C · Post by **Will C** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 6:40 am

This is what you're after, right?:

http://www.manningimperial.com/Helms/SerbianHelm.JPG

HTH.

Patrick Thaden · Post by **Patrick Thaden** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 8:06 am

http://www.tgorod.ru/imagecatalogue/image/list/4/parent/10
There may be some pictures of items that fit what you want on this link. Patrick

Zygmunt Nadratowski · Sun Jul 28, 2002 12:48 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Will C:
This is what you're after, right?:

http://www.manningimperial.com/Helms/SerbianHelm.JPG

HTH.

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YES!!!

Zygmunt Nadratowski · Post by **Zygmunt Nadratowski** » Wed Jul 31, 2002 4:16 am

What kind of price would I be looking at for an SCA legal helm in the link just above this post?