| This type of helm is a nice basic
helm to make. It is typical of those found throughout
western europe from about 1275 till about 1375. This
makes it perfect for those recreating transitional era
armour. This is based of several helms c1300. Two examples
can be seen on the right. The first of these helms I made in Janurary 2001. These patterns are designed to fit a 61.5cm (24") head, with 12mm (1/2") padding. (see also: Facts and Myths about Armour Patterns) |
Images from Arms and Armour of the Crusading Era, 1050-1350: Western Europe and the Crusader States |
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| On the top piece, use a blunted cold chisel to score around the dotted line, then fold each tab down. | 
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Curve the top back piece around a pipe-like object, making sure to get the flared-out shape. Then drill holes and rivet it to the top plate. |
| Fold the top front down the dotted line and curve the rest slightly. Then rivet to the top plate, and top back. |  |
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Curve the back bottom and rivet it to the top bottom. |
| Fold the front bottom down the dotted line and rivet to the back bottom |  |
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Rivet the nasal to the front top, drill breathing holes, pad up and its done! |
