Videos tagged with Great Helm

This video demonstrates the impact of a Viking axe on a Crusader helmet. While the 18-gauge steel helmet did not cut through, the test highlights the significant concussive force that would incapacitate an individual, even if the armor remained intact. The host, associated with Durkin Tactical and SDI, provides an enthusiastic and educational breakdown of the results.

This guide outlines the assembly of 13th-century knight's armor, as demonstrated by the Royal Armouries. It details the layering process from mail chausses and gambeson to the haubergeon, coat of plates, and head protection including the great helm. The guide also covers the use of the surcoat and the transition to the heater shield. Instruction emphasizes historical accuracy and the evolution of armor for medieval warfare.