Large pot helmet William de Staunton, 1.6 mm (0.06 in) steel
This helmet, suitable for show combat, is a replica of a sunken stone relief found in St. Mary Church in Norfolk, England. The relief features a knight with a dog at his feet and a shield and helmet in the center. It is bordered with a Latin inscription identifying the knight, Sir William de Staunton, and stating his date of death in 1326.
Numerous contemporary illustrations of this type of helmet show that these helmets were in use throughout Europe. There were also many finds from Germany, Flanders, England, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, etc., which attest to this type of helmet. These helmets were often worn over a smaller helmet (e.g. brain cap) and were used, among other things, at the Battle of Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356).
The offered helmet is made of 2mm (0.08 in) thick steel and burnished for an antique look. Inside the helmet is a leather inlay, which increases the wearing comfort. There is also a leather chin strap with a matching buckle to ensure a snug fit on the head.
Details large pot helmet William de Staunton, 1.6 mm (0.06 in) steel:
Material: approx. 1.6 mm (0.06 in) steel (suitable for show combat), leather, brass.
Suitable for a head size up to approx. 62 cm (24.41 in)
Long inner distance (back of the head - forehead): ca. 21,5 cm (8.46 in)
Short inner distance (ear-ear): ca. 19,5 cm (7.68 in)
Finish: antique, burnished (oiled)
Weight: approx. 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)
Scope of supply: 1x large pot helmet William de Staunton, 1.6 mm (0.06 in) steel
