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Title: Helm evolution
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-04-26, 19:56:24

Saw this posted on facebook:

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-04-26, 20:12:51

I saw this one and I will tell you it is an amazing diagram and it shows every style of Helmets used throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

My Close Helmet is one there!  :)

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-04-26, 20:15:52

i have that in one of my books. i would take it of course with a grain of salt ;) but its still a cool diagram

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Sir William on 2012-04-26, 21:00:07

Very cool...how accurate is it?

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-04-26, 21:23:35

Judging from the helmets depicted here, I say it is fairly accurate, it is designed to show the transitions the helmet from the 11th century down to the 17th Century (this is with Burgonets, Lobster Pot-Helms).

I wouldn't say that it is highly accurate as there were many variations of one type of helmet, but it is a nice guide none the less. 

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: merc3065 on 2012-04-27, 01:53:06

Was hoping to see a sugarloaf great helm somewhere in there, but nothing even close to resembling one. :(

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-04-27, 04:56:40

Quote from: merc3065 on 2012-04-27, 01:53:06

Was hoping to see a sugarloaf great helm somewhere in there, but nothing even close to resembling one. :(

Late 13th / Early 14th would be where I'd put it as the "popular" time.

The picture reminds me of the swords one. Cool ideas, they'd make great posters.

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2012-04-27, 18:08:01

I wonder if you could make a funny poster with the helm evolution and the ascension of man.... Hmmmm...

Title: Re: Helm evolution
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-04-28, 00:34:57

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I wonder if you could make a funny poster with the helm evolution and the ascension of man.... Hmmmm...

I can see that happening.