Videos tagged with Medieval Helmet

The Táctica Civil channel conducted a ballistic test on a medieval 'Pigface' helmet. Using a crossbow, shotgun, handguns (.380 Auto, 9mm), and rifles (.223, 7.62x39), the host determined the helmet offered protection up to 9mm rounds, with rifle calibers easily penetrating. The test highlights the helmet's limitations against modern firearms despite its historical design.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Barbuda helmet, a 15th-century Italian design. It was subjected to various projectiles, including a crossbow bolt, .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm. The results indicate that while some rounds caused superficial damage or ricocheted, others, like the 9mm and 7.62x39mm, significantly compromised the helmet's integrity, rendering it unsuitable for modern ballistic protection.

This video features an enthusiastic and authoritative host from Civilian Tactical testing the ballistic resistance of a medieval pig face helmet. The helmet demonstrates surprising effectiveness against handgun calibers up to 9mm due to its geometry, but is easily penetrated by rifle rounds. The test covers various firearms and ammunition types, including crossbow bolts, birdshot, .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, 5.56 NATO, and 7.62x39mm.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of various 12 gauge shotgun loads (birdshot, buckshot, slug) against a medieval war helmet. The content creator, identified as a firearms enthusiast, showcases the increasing destructive power of each ammunition type, from superficial damage with birdshot to complete penetration and significant destruction with a slug. The demonstration highlights projectile energy transfer and its effects on protective gear.

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.