Info Favorites Register Log in
myArmoury.com Discussion Forums

Forum index Memberlist Usergroups Spotlight Topics Search
Forum Index > Historical Arms Talk > Reasonably-accurate norman cone helm in $200-$300 range? Reply to topic
This is a standard topic  
Author Message
Theodore Mallison




Location: Akron, Ohio
Joined: 13 Oct 2009

Posts: 3

PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 11:48 am    Post subject: Reasonably-accurate norman cone helm in $200-$300 range?         Reply with quote

Hi all,

I'm not new to the forum in terms of reading, but I don't believe I've ever posted. I'm looking for a decent Norman conical helm with a nasal, ideally in the $200-$300 range. I want something that has all the accoutrement, liner, padding, chinstrap, and that is made reasonably well and with reasonable attention to historicity.

I'm new to arms and armor buying, and I have noticed a rather incredible range of price points, from $75 to $1200 for this particular style of helm. I'd be willing to spend up to $400, but anything higher would be unfeasible. I'm looking right now at two offerings from Darksword Armory, but I notice that they have a controversial reputation on this forum.

What are my best bets? I really appreciate any info you guys have.

Ted
View user's profile Send private message
Harry Marinakis




PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 4:23 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Check here, I think a lot are from GDFB
http://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/helmets/nasal-helmets/

If you've done your research on what Norman helms look like, you'll see that the stuff from Get Dressed for Battle is what you are looking for, not bad helms for the price.
View user's profile Send private message
Mike Ruhala




Location: Stuart, Florida
Joined: 24 Jul 2011

Posts: 335

PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 4:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I had a GDFB Olmutz helm I got from KOA, it wasn't perfect but it was pretty good and could be made better. Matched well with my H/T Norman sword.
View user's profile Send private message
James Moore





Joined: 27 Jan 2011

Posts: 61

PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 7:13 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

if you're wanting a one-piece helm, well-made, the high end price is certainly reasonable.

if you'd be willing to look at a spangen type construction, which was also still used, then Jeff Hildebrand at Royal Oak Armoury does some really fantastic stuff around the upper end of your preferred budget.

http://www.royaloakarmoury.com/early-medieval/page/2/
View user's profile Send private message
Harry Marinakis




PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 7:23 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

James Moore wrote:
...Jeff Hildebrand at Royal Oak Armoury...


I was going to buy one his helms, but the current queue is 12 months, which is why I went with an inexpensive GDFB helm that was in stock.

Jeff's conical helm looks stellar.
View user's profile Send private message
Theodore Mallison




Location: Akron, Ohio
Joined: 13 Oct 2009

Posts: 3

PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 10:11 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Harry Marinakis wrote:
Check here, I think a lot are from GDFB
http://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/helmets/nasal-helmets/

If you've done your research on what Norman helms look like, you'll see that the stuff from Get Dressed for Battle is what you are looking for, not bad helms for the price.


I was looking at GDFB helmets on therionarms, and thinking the prices seemed pretty hard to beat, based on the photos. Thanks!
View user's profile Send private message
Theodore Mallison




Location: Akron, Ohio
Joined: 13 Oct 2009

Posts: 3

PostPosted: Sat 10 Jan, 2015 10:13 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

James Moore wrote:
if you're wanting a one-piece helm, well-made, the high end price is certainly reasonable.

if you'd be willing to look at a spangen type construction, which was also still used, then Jeff Hildebrand at Royal Oak Armoury does some really fantastic stuff around the upper end of your preferred budget.

http://www.royaloakarmoury.com/early-medieval/page/2/


Thanks! I definitely had not seen this guy's work before. Honestly, yeah, if it wasn't for that yearlong wait, I'd be willing to spend the extra money for what he's making. Oh well! I'm impatient.
View user's profile Send private message


Display posts from previous:   
Forum Index > Historical Arms Talk > Reasonably-accurate norman cone helm in $200-$300 range?
Page 1 of 1 Reply to topic
All times are GMT - 8 Hours

View previous topic :: View next topic
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum






All contents © Copyright 2003-2024 myArmoury.com — All rights reserved
Discussion forums powered by phpBB © The phpBB Group
Switch to the Basic Low-bandwidth Version of the forum