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Rod Walker
Location: NSW, Australia. Joined: 05 Feb 2004
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 Posted: Sun 17 Feb, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: My new late 15thC Helm. (jousting) |
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This helm is based upon those shown in the Beauchamp Paegant. It is an unusual cross between a sallet and a close helm. I have only just recieved it and have yet to make and install the liner.
Cheers
Rod
Jouster
www.jousting.com.au
"Come! Let us lay a lance in rest,
And tilt at windmills under a wild sky!
For who would live so petty and unblessed
That dare not tilt at something, ere he die?"
--Errantry, John Galsworthy
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D. Austin
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Location: Melbourne, Australia Joined: 20 Sep 2007
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Very nice. I like it. Can I ask who made it for you?
Darren
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Kenneth Scott
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*Whistles* Never have seen, though had thought of, such a combination. Like they morphed the bevor right onto the helmet. The fluting on the brow reinforcement adds a great touch of flare.  Congrats.
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Bill Tsafa
Location: Brooklyn, NY Joined: 20 May 2004
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Looks great!
What is the purpose of that spike that sticks out on the right side? How heavy is it? How much and what type of padding will you put on the inside?
No athlete/youth can fight tenaciously who has never received any blows: he must see his blood flow and hear his teeth crack... then he will be ready for battle.
Roger of Hoveden, 1174-1201
www.poconoshooting.com
www.poconogym.com
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D. Austin
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Location: Melbourne, Australia Joined: 20 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Sun 17 Feb, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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What is the purpose of that spike that sticks out on the right side? |
That spike is a common feature on close helms (my preferred style of helmet). It is used simply for raising the visor. Fortunately, it also provides a handy opportunity for adding decoration to the piece.
I'm really quite impressed with this helmet. It is a style that was used in the late 15th century, as Rod mentioned, and was probably the evolutionary "missing link" between the sallet and the close helm. I've had trouble finding a good reproduction of this type or a later close helm that fits within my price range so I have begun making my own. Seeing this though, I'm beginning to consider buying one.
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Randall Moffett
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Very sleek helmet. You need to take a picture with the whole harness so we can get the total picture. Even better on horseback if you could!
It is a very nice helmet. Happy jousting.
RPM
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Rod Walker
Location: NSW, Australia. Joined: 05 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Mon 18 Feb, 2008 4:57 am Post subject: |
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Alex Schiebner of Talerwin Forge made it for me. I am not sure of the weight as I have only just picked it up. I will sew in a period style cotton stuffed tube liner.
I hope to get some pics fully harnesed up in the next week or so.
Cheers
Rod
Jouster
www.jousting.com.au
"Come! Let us lay a lance in rest,
And tilt at windmills under a wild sky!
For who would live so petty and unblessed
That dare not tilt at something, ere he die?"
--Errantry, John Galsworthy
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Robin Palmer
Location: herne bay Kent UK Joined: 21 Dec 2007
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Interesting combination nice work my only gripe is the spike is it easily removed? I don't claim to be an expert on mounted work but on foot its a target. The one thing about medieval armour was the effort taken to ensure nothing to catch point or blade. It may just be me being picky.
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