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Title: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-02-09, 17:05:46
the chevalire or lil hidden helm. i wanted to see if it would fit over my coif and still work under my great helmet.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2013-02-09, 19:13:25
I have been considering getting it actually cause it looks light enough to not be too heavy and is still period as a knightly helm. But for now I will stick to my kettle helm as I got proof now that the kettle helm was used by German Knights.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-12, 15:58:21
I know the one you're talking about... that 'secret' helm; more like a skullcap.  I don't have one, otherwise I'd send it to you to try it out. 
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-02-12, 17:26:07
Not sure if it'll help, but here's a picture of mine:

(http://james-anderson-iii.com/content/demos/pages/varf2012/large/317935_309816539099496_1191311850_n.jpg)

Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-12, 17:32:43
LOL

Cunningly wrought, Sir James...it even looks like human hair!
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-02-12, 21:06:36

I guess better to have one that's invisible, than to have one that is four feet wide, like the guy in grey kneeling on the right side of the image. :)
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-12, 21:14:04
Huh.  I thought that was just a really wide-brimmed kettle hat he was wearing!  lol
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-02-12, 23:17:28
LOL

Cunningly wrought, Sir James...it even looks like human hair!

Hidden is hidden, right? :D
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2013-02-12, 23:36:42
You guys are hilarious! I'm actually in the picture. I am wearing a full set of armour assembled from the GDFB "hidden" helm.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-13, 15:07:32
That your new medieval ninja armor, Sir Nathan?  ;)
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-02-13, 20:14:50
lol
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Brian on 2013-02-13, 21:19:27
 :D
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-04-06, 05:03:03
Sir Wolf, forgot to post pics the last couple weeks, but finally did:

http://james-anderson-iii.com/thearmory/details/index/?armoryID=205 (http://james-anderson-iii.com/thearmory/details/index/?armoryID=205)

Let me know if you want any others.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-04-06, 09:59:14
heyyyy... can u bring this today? i want to try it on lol..... still going back n forth on what to get.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2013-04-06, 20:25:48
I wanna try that helm, just not sure if it's too thick and heavy like the other GDFB helms.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-04-06, 23:43:56
lol. can u do something for me? undo the liner inside and see how deep it sits on your head? and take a pic?
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-04-07, 14:42:59
Didn't see this post until after, or I would have brought it. The liner is riveted in, so I can't remove it, but I can loosen it all the way and take a couple pictures.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-04-07, 18:53:35
ya thats what i mean lol.

why isnt this done yet? lol
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-04-08, 02:26:41
ya thats what i mean lol.

why isnt this done yet? lol

I just got home 10 minutes ago, haven't been home since helping Sir Edward move. Plus, I'll totally do it now, since I've met you and I can confirm you're not one of Sir Edward's alter egos, as I saw you and him at the same time. Of course, my noggin probably isn't exactly the same as yours, so you should come to VARF rehearsals next weekend and try it on yourself. ;)
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2013-04-08, 09:00:13
Sir Wolf,
My GDFB cervellier is very light and works well over arming coif and maile coif, I have not got a great helm big enough to fit over it yet but would like to get a well made Pembridge helm. We also use the secret under chaperone hats etc etc.
Sir James, I too have considered having a steel plate rivited to my scull under my scalp, but as I don't have enough hair, I feel the rivets may show and loot rather unsightly.... What would you suggest??

G.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Lord Dane on 2013-04-08, 13:38:57
Highly recommend a Pembridge style Great helm Lord de Rodes. It's all I wear most of the time. :) :)
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-04-08, 16:20:53
Sir James, I too have considered having a steel plate rivited to my scull under my scalp, but as I don't have enough hair, I feel the rivets may show and loot rather unsightly.... What would you suggest??

G.

A mantle and torse should cover the rivets nicely.
Title: Re: does anyone have the gdfb hidden helm?
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-04-08, 21:57:41
look at the Osprey English Knight book. 1300-1400 you see a "secret helmet" with lil shield looking pieces riveted around the edge on a 1330s helmet. you even see it in the later one as well. i think there is also one like it under the black prince helmet? its a thought as to what i was thinking if i had a secret gdfb helm