| There are many medieval helmets out there in | | | | plate armor was what knights wore. The Medieval |
| today's online stores. Replica helmets range from | | | | Pig Face helmet is a unique helmet that was worn |
| Crusader Knight helmet to German Maximillian | | | | usually with a Churberg armor set. It is named |
| helmets. Which one is right for you? Well, this | | | | "Pig Face" because it comes to a point like a |
| article will discuss the classic style helmets that | | | | snout on the front of the helmet, making it look |
| re-enactors and collectors buy. You should get a | | | | pig-like. This helmet is also fully closes and |
| better understanding on what's available for you | | | | provides ample protection in reenactments. |
| to purchase.As mentioned before, the two most | | | | However, the eye site may not be as good as |
| popular medieval helmets are probable the | | | | the Crusader or Sugar loaf.Another helmet that is |
| Crusader and Sugar Loaf helmets. These were | | | | widely used in costumes and combat is the |
| very popular during the early medieval ages and | | | | Norman Nasal helm. It only protects the top of |
| especially during the crusades. They are both | | | | the head, and a single metal nasal protector |
| very wearable and the designs are great for SCA | | | | comes down the center of the front. This was a |
| combat and reenactments. | | | | popular helmet worn by the Normans and other |
| Another popular helmet is the European Close | | | | Norse cultures. Lastly, other types of medieval |
| Helmet. This type of helmet you are likely to see | | | | helmets that SCA combatants wear is leather |
| on a suit of armor and with a full body armor set. | | | | helmets. These are light and great for moving |
| It is completely closes and protects your entire | | | | around in. They are usually only available in the |
| head from front to back. This was most likely | | | | Crusader helmet and Roman trooper helmet. |
| worn in the early medieval ages when heavy | | | | |