crusader helmet with brass visor Leren helmen en maskers no mass livestock farming and

no mass livestock farming and no wild-caught rabbits are utilised in its production

including undergarments

but with its fine decorations it also served as a sign of military performance and high rank

The Godegisel is a fine reconstruction of a spatha or early Viking sword

Tilted on the head

crusader helmet with brass visor Leren helmen en maskers no mass livestock farming andThis type of great helm appeared in the mid 13th century. The advantage of this development was that the great helm now protected not only the head but also parts of the neck. This type of helmet was cylindrical with a flat top and was worn by the European knightly class until the early 14th century. This helmet is based on an illustration of the Templars. The poor knights of Christ were established to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Over