Posts: 239 Location: California
Thu 31 Dec, 2009 9:26 am
Landsknecht Helmet
Nathan,
For grace and beauty you couldn't have picked a better helmet. It is one of my favorites. As others have said, it is a bit early.
Depending on where in the landsknecht era you are aiming, a
burgonet would fit well. Best Armour has a couple of simple burgonets that would fit or even a few simple sallets that would do.
A posting by Alberto P. on 12/15/09 (Help with helmet) has a very early and interesting version of a burgonet. Basically looks like a development of a skull cap, no comb, open face, but with hinged ear pieces and a plate to protect the neck.neck etc.
Happy to see a young person interested in this hobby. It opens a door to history .....
Cheers,
Dan