Head armor

Here is the most popular and most beloved infantry helmet of XIII-XVIth centuries – the good old hat-shaped chapel. Riveted from metal to the image and likeness of an ordinary wide-brimmed hat, chapel-de-fer faithfully served the European infantrymen protecting them both from cavalrymen’s attacks from above and from infantry brothers' halberds mighty strikes. Yes, the face is vulnerable, but good visibility and breathing freedom compensate somewhat for this disadvantage. Plus, you can always use articulated gorget – bevor – to get out of combat with a jaw and nose intact. Well, or order a version for sports battles – Chapel-de-fer with bar grill.  Chapel-de-fer helme...

After a good bohurt, any fighter will say you that he is grateful at the most not to piece of iron in his hands, not to his armor and gambeson, not to greaves and bracers and even not to helmet (though, he is grateful to helmet very much). However, after a good bohurts, if a fighter is able to think straight, so he is mostly thankful to his soft, thick and good coif. Even though it did not glint in the sun as a helmet did, but it saved fighter’s head of cerebral concussion. If a fighting man was into luck to wear such big, soft and super-protective padded arming cap, made of the best natural linen, so he do not worry about head protection at all. As tailor of Steel Mastery have already wor...

Mail coif was extremely popular among the knights and other medieval Europe brawlers. This flexible chainmail hood covers wearer’s throat, neck, and top of the shoulders.  Our chain hood includes: butted chainmail, steel rings 2x10 mm (0,078 in x0,39 in), butting type – 4-to-1. We apply the most conventional Medieval times method of linking rings together – 4-to-1 pattern – each ring is linked with four others.  You can see brass trims as a decoration on the pictures 3-6, notice that triangle edges or brass rings on the edges are additional options By all means, don’t forget to wear cale under your metal-rings armor! It’ll save your hair from ...

A splendid model of late helmet armet is made of firm cold-rolled steel and is a part of Armor Garniture of George Clifford, Third Earl of Cumberland. Were there better helmets in the XVI century? Probably, yes. More impressive? Never! Dome features two welded halves. Comb of this real knight helmet is hollow inside, made by folding method and decorated with etched ornament. Chin plate of helmet is movable and attached with hinges to the sides of dome. Upper and bottom plates of two-halved visor are attached to the temple parts of dome with single pivot joints. Gorger is also consisted of two plates, as front part, so back one. Pay attention that lower plates of gorget are canted and d...

HEMA fencing Mask 1000N - the best choice for training and competitions. It's firm and secure grid together with solid however comfortable collar provide great protection. Plus, rubber strap protects your face from touching the grid during the fiercest fights. Also, the inner pad is removable, therefore, you can easily wash it after the productive training or a pleasant fight. Oh, and did we mention its saucy outlook? Yes, its totally black and gorgeous! HEMA fencing mask 1000N can be made in 4 sizes:  S – for head till 58 cm (22,83 in) girth M – for head with 58-65 cm (22,83-25,6 in) girth L – for head with 65-72 cm (25,6-...

This medieval padded aventail is worn under the Bascinet or Barbute type helmet. Its cut provides perfect additional protection for the shoulders and neck. High front padded part covers your chin. Aventail has lacing on the back side of the neck - 10 cm long with 4 whipstitched holes - to adjust and fix this aventail on your neck. This model is cut to fit the inclined shoulders lines and lay on breast, as well as chin covering part. It is being made of 100% natural fabrics. Different colours are available for order.

Italian bascinet "Hounskull" of the 1390-1430 years was widespread among European knights. There were no holes on the left side of extended visor, because this part of helmet often caught an attack of spear. Typical feature of Italian bascinets were almost straight back part of dome. Eye slits and holes provide with perfect vision and ventilation. By you regard, we may make a cross on the left side of visor. Italian bascinet from the Metropolitan museum of Arts, New York, USA This functional armor is fastened with underchin leather belt and buckle. Medieval knights used mail and padded aventail for better protection of throat, neck and shoulders and we recommend to do the same. ...

Torse - medieval heraldry headband Starting its way as entirely practical elements, after a while, torse and mantling became a symbol or true knighthood and must-have of knight emblem. In the beginning was a torse… No, not like this… Firstly, in time of the first Crusade, crusaders were boiling in their mails and crusader helmets alive and saw agal on the heads of Bedouins. This thick fabric roller, stuffed with crude wool, twisted and tied in a ring, was pressing keffiyeh to bedouin’s head, preventing sunstrokes and cushioning an impact of sabers. By admiring the smarts of the Saracens, knights shamelessly borrowed design of agal, slightly changed it and called a tors...

Meet this modest and laconic close-helmet incorporating a sallet skull and brow reinforcement with an armet visor. Dating back to 1480, it was found at St Peter's Church, Stourton, Wiltshire and now is exposed at the Royal Armories, Leeds. It is a typical helmet for the late XVth century, widespread in Italy, France, the Low Countries, Spain, and surely – England. Armet completely encloses the head while being compact and light enough to move. Original helmet is a little bit rusted and has lost the front gorget plate for which there are holes in the fold of the dome. But we have corrected those shortcomings by recreating a luxurious, sparkling replica of this museum’s old man. ...

We recommend you to use such padded collar for better neck protection.  Padding allows taking a punch, that is aimed to the helmet's sides and back of head. The usage of such items is an important issue while armour's choosing. Ignoration can lead to the serious injuries during the medieval battles, tournaments and trainings. This collar is stuffed with natural sheet wadding and fastened with leather belt and steel buckle.  We make such neck protection of cotton or linen of different colours.

Butted mail coif with face protection is made of mild steel rings 2 x 10 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Also you can choose blued or stainless steel for your coif in options. If you want additional decoration (for example, triangle edge or brass rings on the edge), please contact us [email protected]

Bascinet Hounskull (German “Hundsgugel”) is a type of popular medieval helmet that was in wide use among European knights of all military branches in the XIV-XV centuries. Helm basinet itself could have various shapes of dome and design of visor. However, visor “Hounskull” was still the most demanded. Its shape not only provided with great vision and breathing, but also reflected direct nobs. Bascinet hundsgugel of Charles VI  Bascinets were usually completed with scale, mail aventails or/and padded pelerines. Thus, way, neck, shoulders and upper parts of chest were protected well. Our custom-made bascinet Hounskull has sewn liner, so your medieval head protection w...

Padded Medieval coif – XIIIth century-styled – is a choice of wise ones. Based on a few images found, it was made to be reliable, soft, thick, and best for head, neck, and collarbones.   The liner fits tightly but comfortably on the head so that the protection is impeccable and ergonomic. And the soft wool pelerine inside is strengthened with metal plates sewn-in. This head protection is based on the images of XIIIth century quilted caps and optimized by our craftsmen for maximum protection. Main photo shows medieval coif with following: Cover material for liner – cotton Cover material for pelerine – wool Layers in linen – 3 Colour of material – red...

Balaclava (helmet lining, padded cap) is necessary and inexpensive accessory that solves a lot of problems, starting from keeping the hair and head clean and up to reducing the frequency of cleaning the inside part of the helmet. And the wearing of helmet becomes much more convenient, because the liner keeps the head from direct contact with metal, giving you warm and comfort. This model of the padded cap has thickness 1.2-1.5 cm (3 layers of padding) and can be made according to your individual needs and just for your measurements, from natural fabrics: cotton or linen, of different colours that vary from white or natural to black or bright red.  Main photo shows linnen...

Butted mail aventail is made of mild steel rings 2 x 10 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Avenital is being attached to the helmet with leather strap. Also you can choose blued or stainless steel for your aventail in options. If you want additional decoration (for example, triangle edge or brass rings on the edge), please contact us [email protected]

This padded pelerine is additional protection of neck and shoulders and goes good together medieval helmet, gambeson and brigandine. It shouldn't be ignored when choosing an armour. Such pelerine is not only historically corret, but is very functional. It has cross-steam padding and 2 leather belts with steel buckles for fastening. We use only natural fabrics - linen and cotton - for manufacturing. Different colours are available for order.

This Liner set provides comfort helmet wearing and complete protection of your head, neck, and shoulders.  Top part of liner has 3 layers, roller is stuffed and all other parts of liner have 2 layers.  If you will use this liner under mail coif, you can add fastenings for lacing at options.  Simple design of liner provides with comfortable putting helmet on the head and a perfect protection during medieval battles, tournaments or trainings. 

Leather padded medieval coif There is posh, cool and classy big brother of modest Padded medieval coif. It is as thick, soft, resilient and reliable as its plain linen relative, but it is a tough guy! This coif is perfect as for light trainings with bokkens, so being hidden under the helmet in steel tournament chopper. A knight, wearing it, looks at glance at others with light superiority and it has reasons – who else could impress with such classy and stylish protection. Generally speaking, VIP coif is for VIPs. Lining and wadding are made of the softest cotton; stitching is made with hardest threads. Color of leather may be various, just by your wishes. Think about chic protection ...

Soft armor and hema helmet is cool and reliable soft armor helmet. It is intended for training in MSF (Modern Sword Fighting), knife and stick fighting, however, it is equally good for HEMA. * Helmet’s visor is mask-shaped and is made of 2 mm (12 ga) thick stainless steel. It is protected against piercing, holes are 8 mm (7 ga) in diameter. * Helmet's fabric cover protects against piercing. * Upper and posterior parts of the helmet have inner protection made of the 30 mm (1,18 in) foam, reinforced with plastic.  * Helmet is equipped with integrated neck protection.  * Helmet's weight is 2.5 kg (5,5 pounds) * Dome's upper arch is m...

Medieval helmet had never been used independently - only with additional mail or padded protection of the head, face, neck and shoulders. Usually, helmet was combined with padded aventail, that is an addition to the Bascinet or Barbute type helmet. It perfectly protects the shoulders and neck, and its high front padded part covers your chin. It is very important while using Bascinet with or without visor. This padded aventail is made of cotton and has cotton lining. Yu can choose other fabrics in options. The lacing on the back side fixes the aventail in a good way. You can use this type of padded aventail together with mail aventail. We use only natural fabric for manufa...