Following Orders

[Sir William Marcus]

Can somebody tell me where I might find a helmet such as this?

Another helm for thyself?

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Absolutely, they're like potato chips...you can never have just one....

[angusmacinnes]

I really dont know where one might find one but if anyone knows it would be nice. 

[Sir Samuel]

I do believe you can aquire one on Ebay.com I think I have seen them a few times there. Oh By the way Sir Marcus It is so good to see you.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I've seen plenty of Norman like helms with the nasal guard on most sites and Ebay, but take special note of the lack of this guard and the special symmetry on this example: round. More like a skull cap.

[SleepyArcher]

Can somebody tell me where I might find a helmet such as this?

Another helm for thyself?

Now that is something I could wear. I never did like the nasal helm as it was too oblong for my head and it looked funny on me. This would suit me though.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I like it too, it resembles the helm on the Ignite 12" action figure I have of the Knight Templar.
I am currently talking to a guy who says he can probably help me. Chris B gave the referral. I have also posted on the Arms and Armor thread, so you can see his link.

[Sir William Marcus]

As you know, that will more than likely be your best bet to get exactly what your looking for especially considering circumference.  I did however spend sometime looking. I have seen some buckets that match perfect except everyone I've seen so far has a nasal guard.  

[Lord Magnus]

As you know, that will more than likely be your best bet to get exactly what your looking for especially considering circumference.  I did however spend sometime looking. I have seen some buckets that match perfect except everyone I've seen so far has a nasal guard.  

Most of the skull cap styles I seen like that are made from leather. In fact, the one in the photo looks like it could be leather with a good acrylic paint job to resemble metal...

[Sir William Marcus]

Probably correct Lord Magnus. Our good friend Master Harold of Inner Baily produces such a helm in leather. 

[Lord Magnus]

Yep thats what I was thinking... with the correct acrylic paint, you can make leather look like metal. the "pewter mug" my lady was using at Fisher's faire this year was in fact a leather mug that I made and used a really nice metallic acrylic on it that gave it the appearance of pewter. A few folks asked about it and were surprised to discover that it was made of leather.

Im sure a good smith can make one out of metal as well, but leather is cheaper..

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Although I'm all for cheaper, and I have seen plenty of leather versions of this helm online, I would prefer a more metallic construction. Words are being exchanged with an armorer as we speak of this. My fingers remain crossed.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

This looks great, but has too many cross ridges to reflect Arn's helm for me.

Then there was this:

http://ancientarmour.com/AB0371.jpg

[Lord Magnus]

Another option you may want to try is  someone that does movie style props or resins. While not metal, they can be made to look authentic..

[Sir William Marcus]

On another note. Have you seen that By the Sword is now offering the "Norman Phrygian Helmet"

Phrygian Helmet