| Probably one of the biggest concerns and doubts | | | | as the European Close Helmet and the Viking Horn |
| people have when purchasing a replica medieval | | | | helmet are going to be about a medium size, so |
| helmet is whether it will fit their head. Of course, | | | | half the people can wear them. Basically, any |
| if you are buying just for display, then this won't | | | | helmet that has a close front and a tight neck |
| matter. However, most people like to pop it on | | | | opening is going to be harder to get on. Ask your |
| every once in a while to appease the more | | | | local online retailer whether their helmets are |
| eccentric side of themselves. While most helmets | | | | made large enough for your head. |
| are going to be a one-size-fits-most, certain types | | | | Lastly, Greek helmets (such as the Italic |
| of helmets are going to allow more room for | | | | Corinthian, Spartan helmet, and Trojan helmet) |
| your head then others.Roman helmets are popular | | | | are going to be on the larger side also. This is |
| helmets used for Passion plays, costumes, and | | | | because the fronts are going to be more open, |
| reenactments. Fortunately, most Roman helmets | | | | allowing for more room. In general, they can fit |
| are going to be made on the larger side, often | | | | hat sizes up to 7 ¾ or more, so you may |
| times exceeding 23 inches in diameter. | | | | very well need an arming cap to make it more |
| This goes for the Centurion helmet as well as the | | | | comfortable and snug.The important thing to |
| common trooper helmet. In fact, most people will | | | | remember is that most helmets are made in India |
| need an arming cap or helmet liner to make the | | | | or Europe and are a one size fits all, so they are |
| fit more snug. Medieval helmets are going to be a | | | | constructed to fit the masses. There are some |
| little bit different. In general, these are made a | | | | companies that have different size helmets (such |
| little smaller than Roman helmets. | | | | as Casiberia), but those are rare. If you are |
| The Crusader helmet, sugar loaf, and similarly | | | | planning on wearing a helmet, such ask the store |
| constructed helmets are going to be larger in size | | | | what they think will fit. |
| and will fit most people. However, helmets such | | | | |