{"title":"Helmets and Heads","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eHelmets and Heads\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebattle helmet\u003c\/b\u003e is, as we can imagine, a type of armor designed to protect the head. It was an essential item for a soldier and was worn even on occasions when other parts of their armor were not being used. The reason is obvious: a simple blow to the head could be enough to cause immediate death. So even the poorest soldiers, who could not afford other parts of armor, always tried to have at least a helmet to protect their head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Helmets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreek Helmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreek helmets\u003c\/b\u003e typically protected only the top of the head and part of the face, leaving the neck exposed. However, later versions did cover the head and neck as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoman Helmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoman helmets\u003c\/b\u003e usually featured plumes and earflaps, although versions without these parts existed. Some types of Roman helmets, such as those of gladiators, included nasal protection and could even have masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViking Helmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe usually imagine \u003cb\u003eViking helmets\u003c\/b\u003e with horns, but this is a historical inaccuracy originating in Romanticism during the 19th century, when a Swedish painter decided to illustrate these warriors with the famous horned helmets, with the intention of demonizing them. \u003cb\u003eViking helmets\u003c\/b\u003e did not have this striking part for a very simple reason: they would be so uncomfortable as to be impractical. Vikings, as great warriors, knew well the value of comfort during combat. Their helmets usually had nasal protection, a visor, and sometimes earflaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Helmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Middle Ages is probably the era in which we find the \u003cb\u003egreatest variety of helmets\u003c\/b\u003e. In general, we can say that most of them covered both the entire head and the neck, leaving only tiny openings for the eyes and mouth, which sometimes greatly limited not only ventilation but also vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedieval helmets\u003c\/b\u003e varied in design and style depending on the era, region, and purpose for which they were used. However, in general, medieval helmets were characterized by being durable, protective, and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome of the most common designs of medieval helmets include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNasal helmet:\u003c\/b\u003e This type of helmet had a metal nose guard that protected the warrior's face, and was often decorated with crests, feathers, and other adornments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosed helmet:\u003c\/b\u003e This type of helmet completely covered the warrior's head and face, with openings for the eyes, nose, and mouth. It was heavy and offered excellent protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eConical helmet:\u003c\/b\u003e This medieval helmet had a conical shape and was mainly used in the early period of the Middle Ages. It often had a crest or adornment on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRing helmet:\u003c\/b\u003e This type of helmet was made of metal rings and covered the warrior's head and neck. It was very flexible and allowed for a wide range of motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChainmail helmet:\u003c\/b\u003e This helmet was made entirely of chainmail and covered the warrior's entire head and neck. It offered excellent protection against blows and cuts, but was quite heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few examples of the many designs of medieval helmets that existed. Each had its own unique characteristics and was used in different combat situations, depending on the warrior's personal preferences and the tactical needs of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConquistador Helmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese helmets usually covered only the top of the head, since due to the heat and humidity characteristic of the territories they moved through, i.e., the New World, it was exhausting to wear a helmet with full head and neck protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsian Helmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis type of helmet, also known as a \u003cb\u003ekabuto\u003c\/b\u003e, with its spectacular shape, protected the entire head without exception, and also the soldier's neck, throat, and face. The Kabuto was made of steel or leather plates riveted together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this category, we offer you the chance to discover the curious world of \u003cb\u003eancient helmets\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for a faithful recreation of a historical event or a film. Roman helmets, Greek helmets, medieval and Viking helmets await you here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casco-gotico-aleman-tipo-sallet-con-barbote","title":"German Gothic Sallet Helmet with bevor","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eGerman Gothic Sallet Helmet with bevor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSallet combat helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003ci\u003ecelata\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003esalade\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eschaller\u003c\/i\u003e) was very popular in Germany. 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Form and function come together in this German Gothic Sallet helmet with Bevor, making it an excellent helmet for any knight or warrior, whether at a fair or fighting enemies in a simulated tournament at any combat re-enactment event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur replica features a movable visor and a bevor just like the original. 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In the 10th century, a straight nasal appendage was added. Later, the visor was added, a movable and most important part of the helm or helmet, designed to cover the warrior's face during combat, which was raised when there was a need to breathe and better examine objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Middle Ages, it consisted of three parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the visor itself, which had holes or slits to allow free passage of air and facilitate vision: this part protected the eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the nasal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the ventail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visor is a very old invention, as it can be seen on the helmets of the Greeks and Etruscans, as well as on those used in the 10th century and subsequent ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Origin and Quality. 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Soon, the predominance of firearms banished even the last vestiges of armor, with the helmet being replaced almost everywhere by other lighter head coverings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Origin and Quality. Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930816590155,"sku":"901,2","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/892.jpg?v=1775131323"},{"product_id":"cabeza-armadura-templaria","title":"Templar Armor Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egreat helm\u003c\/strong\u003e or heaume, also called a bucket helm or barrel helm, is a type of helmet from the High Middle Ages, which emerged in the late 12th century, in the context of the Crusades and remained in use until the 14th century. It was used by knights and heavy infantry in most European armies (1220 and 1540 AD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its simplest form, the great helm was a cylinder with a flat steel top that completely covered the head. It had tiny openings for the eyes and mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, the top evolved into a conical shape and gave rise to the \u003cstrong\u003e'Sugarloaf helm'\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Spanish, it was called the Zaragoza helm, in reference to the city where they were first introduced in the Iberian Peninsula. Later it was used in the Reconquista and there is evidence of them in the Conquest of Mallorca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the great helm offered superior protection to earlier helmets, such as the nasal helm and the spangenhelm, the knight's peripheral vision was limited, it was heavier, and its shape, with a flat top and no ventilation holes, provided poor ventilation and heated up quickly in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights often wore the great helm over a coif (hood) sometimes combined with a close-fitting iron cap known as a cervelliere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egreat helm\u003c\/strong\u003e was often blackened, lacquered or painted, and adorned with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrosses and Symbols (ventilation areas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal and vertical crosses (visor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowns, feathers, plumes (as in the helms belonging to the Military Orders).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Origin and Quality. 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