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At the height of their power the Normans conquered Sicily and turned it into a Norman state. But local Italian influences were also incorporated into the Sicilo-Normans who became more refined than their northern Cousins.
The main weakness of the standard Norman helmet was that most of the face as well of the sides of the head were exposed. Something that the Muslim Horse Archers exploited to deadly effect during the Crusades. This saw the development of a face plate that eventally evolved to wrap around the entire head to become the medieval Great Helm.
The Lord of Battles Italo-Norman Helmet is an early adaptation of the standard Norman helmet to include a face plate. Iron was still an expensive commodity so cheaper metals like brass were used to provide some protection for the face and front of the head.
Hand made from 1.6mm mild steel, this helmet is ideal for early medieval knightly reenactment and is fully functional. It has an integral leather liner that acts as a shock absorber. The brass buckle and a sturdy leather strap combine to make a reliable closure. It can fit almost all who wish to wear it, thanks to an inner circumference of 68cm.
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