medieval knight helmet laurin Dolk en Zwaardschedes - Riemhouders It is made of a

It is made of a wool mix and lined with cotton

they symbolize the evil beast that must be defeated by a hero

The surcotte

This replica has a full tang with a riveted pommel

medieval knight helmet laurin Dolk en Zwaardschedes - Riemhouders It is made of aThis type of great helm emerged from the nasal helm in the second half of the 12th century. The great helm provided full face protection. The visor features eye and ventilation openings. This type of helmet was usually worn in combination with a chainmail hauberk and chainmail coif. Helmets like these remained in use until the first half of the 13th century. Great helms or calottes like this were worn by knights during the Crusades. This was the type