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Old 28th November 2023, 08:42 PM   #1
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Default Crusader's Helmet Identification

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Thank you for letting me join! I am hoping that someone on this forum can help me with identification on a crusader's helmet that I have. I have tried to research but have not been greatly successful. Anything would help! I appreciate it, thanks!

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Old 28th November 2023, 11:49 PM   #2
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Welcome to this forum Bob! The helmet seems quite new to me. I don't see any patina, the edges are all sharp, there even seem to be some burrs on the air holes. The armor mark also looks very fresh. The "screw" like hinge is a no go for me. On the other hand, in one of the photos it looks as if there are hammermarks on the inside of the helmet, something you expect to see in an original piece.
I hope I don't disappoint you too much.
But maybe I'm wrong, so maybe there are other forum members who want to shed some light on it.
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Old 29th November 2023, 10:13 AM   #3
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Hello,

indeed a modern copy to me too.
It is, however, quiet well made. No ordinary copy.
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Old 29th November 2023, 02:10 PM   #4
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For your info: At the time when the originals of your helmet came up the Crusades had already been over for about 300 years.
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Old 29th November 2023, 02:14 PM   #5
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Be gentle, guys !
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Old 29th November 2023, 02:58 PM   #6
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Here for comparison is similar helmet made by Nigel Carren who specialises in historically accurate reproduction armour.
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