Product description
From the mid-11th century onward, nasal helmets like this one were made from a single piece of metal. This construction was stronger but more expensive than the spangenhelm, which was made from multiple parts. These nasal helmets were universally conical in shape until the early 12th century. Helmets of this type remained in use throughout Europe until the end of the 12th century. In medieval manuscripts, nasal helmets like this are, interestingly, always depicted in combination with a chainmail coif.
Helmets like this were worn in the Middle Ages by both knights and infantry. They were widely used and remained in service for a very long time. The nasal guard offered protection to the entire face while providing minimal obstruction to vision.
