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Sir Ulrich:
http://www.swordsofmight.com/medieval-kettle-hat-size-large/
But does anyone know if this place is anybit good? It's the cheapest price I could find for it and I want to get it possibly in case my new helm I just got gets too hot. Looks like it would be period for the 1200s too.

Thorsteinn:
Have you asked Therion Arms if he can get it? It is made by GDFB after all.

Sir Ulrich:
That is being sold in the USA though. Only issue is I need it in extra large cause I intend to wear it over both a padded coif and maille coif. My current kettle helm I got has a circumference of 25.13" and doesn't fit over a coif and maille. The size large is 26" and I still don't think thats large enough for my rather large head. Problem with my old helm is the riveted maille dug into my forehead and caused me to bleed and I don't want that to happen again, it was really uncomfortable. The helm which I intend to use for days of knights and for fighting that I bought from Sir William works perfectly under an arming cap and maille but doesn't fit me without that. I still prefer using kettle helms for ren faires because the knightly helms sorta stop you from having face to face convos with people and can look quite intimidating.

Sir William:
Ulrich, take a measurement of the outer circumference of your head with your padded coif and maille coif on so you know exactly what size you need.  Don't buy something if you're not sure...for instance, you mention the large is 26" inner so if your measurements are over that, don't buy it.  I can't see that helm because the site's blocked for me, so I'll have to check it when I get home, but take that measurement- then you'll know from now on exactly what you need.

Sir Ulrich:
With the GDFB arming coif my measurement is 25 but my kettle helms measurements is around hat so it fits but it's REALLY tight and uncomfortable. I think 26 would be fine for it as long as I can have a coif that will cover my forehead so the maille doesnt dig in.

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