Great helms and their development into helmets

Authors

  • Alan Williams Visiting Resaerch Fellow. Department of Engineering. Reading University
  • David Edge Curator of Armour. The Wallace Collection. London

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.2004.39

Keywords:

Helms, Helmets, Metallography, Metallurgy

Abstract


This article shows the results from the analysis made on a group of helmets dated from late 12th century to early 15th century. Metallographic advances recorded on them are considered as determinating factors on its evolution.

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Published

2004-12-30

How to Cite

Williams, A., & Edge, D. (2004). Great helms and their development into helmets. Gladius, 24, 123–134. https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.2004.39

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