Videos tagged with Medieval Helmet

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a medieval 'Pigface' helmet against various firearms. While a crossbow and handgun rounds (up to 9mm) were deflected or caused superficial damage, rifle calibers like .223 and 7.62x39 easily penetrated the helmet. The test concludes the helmet offers protection against handgun rounds but is not fully bulletproof against rifle fire.

This YouTube video, titled 'Capacete Comb Espanhol à prova de balas? (Morion)', explores the ballistic protection capabilities of a Spanish combat helmet, specifically the Morion style. While the video title poses a question about its bulletproof nature, the focus is on the historical and potentially protective aspects of this type of headwear. Without a transcript, the analysis relies solely on the title, suggesting a review or test of the helmet's effectiveness against projectiles.

This medieval pig face helmet surprisingly withstands handgun calibers up to 9mm, with rounds deflecting off its angled surface. However, it is easily penetrated by rifle rounds like 5.56 NATO and 7.62x39mm. While it offers no protection against direct hits to the eye slits from birdshot, the helmet's geometry is key to its ballistic resistance against pistol rounds.

This video tests a medieval helmet's durability against a 12 gauge shotgun. Birdshot deformed the helmet but didn't penetrate. Buckshot blew the helmet off and penetrated, causing significant damage. A slug completely passed through the helmet and dummy head, demonstrating the destructive power of modern firearms against historical armor.

This video showcases the 'Horned Helmet of Henry VIII,' a significant piece of historical armor. Dating from 1511-1514 and crafted in Innsbruck by Konrad Seusenhofer, it was originally part of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I's court armor. Maximilian presented this exceptional helmet to Henry VIII in 1514. The helmet's unique appearance and its association with Henry VIII led to its selection as the symbol for the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The description also provides a link to search the Royal Armouries' extensive collection of arms and armor.