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Title: Great Helm
Post by: James de Avesnes on 2011-10-03, 19:46:35

I am looking to add another helmet to my collection, what are everyones opinions of this helm?:
http://www.timelesstailors.com/p-4020-great-helm-french-md-306.aspx (http://www.timelesstailors.com/p-4020-great-helm-french-md-306.aspx)

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Sir Brian on 2011-10-03, 20:22:42

Excellent! That is a really great looking helm!  :)

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Leganoth on 2011-10-03, 22:34:12

I like the version that is not rounded better

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Sir James A on 2011-10-04, 18:36:07

I like it.

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: James de Avesnes on 2011-10-04, 20:29:35

Thanks for the opinions.  Its going on my short list.  It will fill a time period gap in my collection and will be lighter than my other helms which are all 14 gauge.

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2011-10-04, 21:08:37

Will this be expected to face combat or not?

Have you looked at Zweihammer Armoury?
( http://www.zweihammer.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,5/category_id,1/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,26/ (http://www.zweihammer.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,5/category_id,1/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,26/) )

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: James de Avesnes on 2011-10-04, 21:41:30

If it was heavy enough and visibility was decent, I would serisously consider using it in combat.  That's a great link I haven't come across before and the price Wow!

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2011-10-04, 22:39:54

Thats a nice helm you linked to. Just think it's a bit pricey but I haven't seen it in person yet. They got a ton of stuff I'd like to buy but it's way too pricey for my budget...

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2011-10-05, 18:44:50

Also look at Clang Armoury and Anshelm Arms.

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2011-10-06, 16:12:59

James de Avesnes, I do like this style of helm but the price does seem a little steep.
G.

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: James de Avesnes on 2011-10-06, 16:35:25

It is a bit pricey, but I like the look of it.  Has anybody seen any similar type helms for sale on other websites?

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2011-10-06, 17:33:32

Admitedly no where near as nice as the one you were looking at, but worth a look just for the price;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/knight-Helmet-Medieval-reenactment-Helmets-18-guage-/310344068146?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item4841f2ac32 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/knight-Helmet-Medieval-reenactment-Helmets-18-guage-/310344068146?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item4841f2ac32)

G.

Title: Re: Great Helm
Post by: Sir William on 2011-10-06, 18:56:57

As with anything else in the armoring world, you get what you pay for.  I do not know timeless tailors, but some of the other armorers that make quality goods price their helms at or around $300 depending on the complexity of the piece.  I was looking at a Zweihammer topfhelm with the intention of getting it before I realized that the period for which it sits is earlier than I'm currently shooting for.  It was a really nice sturdy example too...at a great price.