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Old 8th November 2010, 08:10 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Matchlock
No eye slit.
CORNELIS:Not needed because the hat stops above the eyeline.


No breathing holes.
CORENELIS:for what purpose? it is only 265mm high (Same hight as an Schuetzenhaube), you can breath freely.


No lining rivets.
CORNELIS:as is the case with a lot of early medieval helmets, the padding was on the head of the wearer!


No sufficing thickness of iron.
CORNELIS:I need the thickness and differences in thickness for saying something meaningful.
the total weight will also help.
cesare can-maybe post something about this.



NO HELMET. CORNELIS:you're right it is not a helmet, but a 13 th century hat if I may judge



Cornelis, instead of creating new theories, could you please answer my queries step by step? CORNELIS: of course

Best,
Michael
Hi Michael,

it is not a new theory, but the sizes seem to me more than acceptable for a kettle hat. Definitely not too large so that the eyes are closed, you can not compare this course with a great helmet because a much larger diameter in its center.
If I find some time I will try to make a paper dummy based on the specified dimensions.



Best regards

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