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SBA-SPARTANGREAVES
Brass-Plated Greek Greaves with Leather Straps
$94
In Stock!
SBFF-BOFF-SHD
Boffer Shield in Red or Black
$30
In Stock!
SBH-GLADIATOR
Maximus-Style Spiked Gladiator Helmet Masked Faceplate
$97
In Stock!
SBH-KETTLEHELM
European Kettle Hat
$104
In Stock!
SBH-MINI-CENTURION
Miniature Roman Helmet with Gallic Design
$33
In Stock!
A miniature replica of the Roman Centurion helmet. Made of steel and featuring a brilliant red horse hair crest. The helmet is shipped with with a display stand.
SBH-MINI-CRUSADER
Miniature Medieval Crusader Helmet with Cross Shaped Brass Face Accent
$33
In Stock!
This is a miniature Medieval crusader helmet. It is also known as a Sugar Loaf helmet. This helmet stands 8 inches high and is a true replica of the full size helmet. The helmet is shipped with with a display stand.
SBH-MINI-GLADIATOR
Miniature Gladiator Helmet with Hinged Face Mask
$33
In Stock!
This is a miniature Roman Gladiator helmet similar to the helmet worn by Russell Crowe in the film "Gladiator" This helmet stands 6.5 inches high and is a true replica of the full size helmet.
SBH-MINI-KNIGHTHELM
Miniature Knight's Helmet with Hinged Face and Neck Protections
$33
In Stock!
This miniature Medieval Knight helmet is a replica of the helmet style we most often associate with the armor worn by Knights of the middle ages. The style of helmet is more precisely known as a close helmet or close helm.
SBH-ROMANGALLIC
Roman Imperial Gallic Helmet Leatherl Liner
$85
In Stock!
SBH-SPARTANCRESTED
Weathered Bronze Greek/Spartan Helmet with Horse Hair Crest, Liner
$160
In Stock!
SBIF-HELM-WARRIOR
Warriors Leather Helmet Black Large
$69
In Stock!
SBIF-SHD-DRAGONWING
Dragon Wing LARP Shield
$92
In Stock!
SBIF-SHD-TOWER
Footmans Tower LARP Shield
$149
In Stock!
SBPT-BRAC-ASSASSIN
Assassin Leather Bracers - Adjustable Leather Bracers with Crossing Straps
$43
In Stock!
SBPT-BRAC-CELTIC
Premium Celtic Leather Bracers
$66
In Stock!
SBPT-BRAC-KNIGHT
Handcrafted Knight Leather Bracers
$39
In Stock!
SBPT-BRAC-OVERLORD
Overlord Leather Bracers with Metal Chains
$89
In Stock!
SBSN-CAP
Arming Cap to Be Worn Under Helmet or Coif
$7
In Stock!
SBSN-FS-DOUBLET-1
Full Sleeve, XV Century, Cotton Arming Doublet, Black/Ecru
$55
In Stock!
SBSN-FS-GAMB
Heavy Duty Cotton Gambeson
$61
In Stock!
SBSN-MAIL-1-COIF
Anodized Aluminum, Flat Ring Riveted, Chain Mail Coif
$75
In Stock!
SBSN-MAIL1-FS-HAUB
Anodized Aluminium, Flat Riveted, Full Sleeve Chainmail Haubergeon
$210
In Stock!
SBSN-MAIL1-HS-HAUB
Anodized Aluminium, Flat Riveted, Half Sleeve Chainmail Haubergeon
$211
In Stock!
SBIF-KNIFEHOLDER
Leather Holster for foamThrowing Knife
$8
Out of Stock
SBIF-SHD-KNIGHT
Knight's LARP Shield
$111
Out of Stock
SBIF-SHD-SPARTAN
LARP Foam Spartan Shield
$89
Out of Stock
SBMU-CRUSADERBUCKETHELM
Crusader Bucket Helmet
$147
Out of Stock
SBMU-LRP-DEMON-SHIELD
LARP Whispering Eye Foam Shield
$117
Out of Stock
SBMU-LRP-ELDRITCHSHIELD
Eldritch - Elven-style Latex / Foam Shield
$184
Out of Stock
SBMU-LRP-HOLYDEFENDER-SHLD
Holy Deffender - Crusader Style LARP / Foam Heater Shield
$132
Out of Stock
SBMU-LRP-SKULL
Polyurethane Skull Helmet
$136
Out of Stock
SBMU-VIKINGSHIELD
Steel-Rimmed Wooden Viking Shield
$179
Out of Stock
SBPT-BRAC-SWORDSMAN
Premium Leather Vambraces- Swordsman
$64
Out of Stock
Strongblade Lore
(A Bit of History According to Strongblade)
The kettle helm was the staple of medieval headgear. Worn primarily by footmen and gaurdsmen in the 1100s, this brimmed metal helmet ("Chapel de Fers" or "iron hats" as the French called them)provided adequate protection while allowing excellent vision and mobility. They were also fairly light and could be worn for long periods without incurring fatique. There's also some anecdotal evidence that soldiers would actually cook stew iinside the helmet when they had no pots and pans. Not sure if it's true or not, but seems plausible enough.
It was strongest against attacks from above, like, say from sociopathic knights on horseback swinging swords or warhammers. Or, perhaps, from sadistic archers on castle walls firing arrows or throwing rocks down onto invading soldiers. It was also pretty good against high, overhand swings of sword or axe.
Kettlehelms were much easier and less expensive to make than more comprehensive helmets, but provided excellent protection for the money. This made it ideal for soldiers and gaurds, who often had to be outfitted in large numbers. Pikemen are often seen wearing this type of helmet as well. And because of the comfort and vision that these provided, even some knights would wear them to battle.
Inspired by Model SBH-KETTLEHELM
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