Help with a nagging question

[Todd Eriksen]

I've posted my new russet archer's breastplate, 1470's, before.  I know some don't like the russeted look, but I do.  Now,here's the question:  Do I match my archers helm to the breastplate or leave the sallet shiny and wear it with the russet breastplate?

[Sir James A]

"OCD James" says match 'em up; russet the helmet

[Ian]

Or you could apply some Joe Metz style 'aging' to the helmet with some gun blue!   I love that lived in look that he applies to his Great Helms.

[Sir Ulrich]

I'd age the helmet, I honestly like the look of aged arms and armor a lot more than shiny stuff. Plan to do it to my kettle helm eventually.

[Ian]

Some bluing along the center ridge and around the liner rivets might look pretty nice.

[Sir William]

"OCD James" says match 'em up; russet the helmet

I agree; make'm match.  Unless your persona is on campaign in which you can just say that your helm was captured off the head of one of the hapless enemy.