Knights helmets, like its predecessors the Greek and Roman helmets, were designed for battle and for head protection. Knights helmets were used throughout the middle ages and were worn as late as the end of the 17th century by combatants. By this age, they were only used for the military so that fighters could protect their head from swords, arrows and other weapons. Knights helmets were once constructed from steel. By the end of the 17th century, knights helmets declined so that warriors could carry firearms and wear steel body cuirasses. While a novelty today, knights helmets are still very popular for costume parties, big events and renaissance festivals.

Where Can You Find Knight Helmets?

Where can you find middle age knight helmets so you can start prancing around like Lancelot? For starters you can check out A2armory.com, which features helmets from a variety of time periods and up to the middle ages. Medieval knight helmets include modes like the Sentinel, a Norman Helmet with Aventail, and a Medieval knight Helmet. The Medieval Knight Helmet features a liftable plate and is made of hand-forged 16 gauge, high carbon steel. This composition allows for the best in resilience and durability. It is even shipped to the new owner pre-oiled for the best protection. It costs between $100.00 and $200.00 from various online sources.

Swordsandarmor.com offers more than just a helmet with their selection of knights helmet and armor. Among helmet pieces, they also feature medieval shields, breastplate armor, entire suits of armor, chain mail suits and swords. KnightsEdge.com featured a Knights Helmet in 18 gauge steel for roughly the same price. These types of knights helmets are museum quality displays not knights party helmets, although there are just as many cheap knight helmet party hats for less than $20.00.

More Knights Links

What else might a knight errant like you be looking for? Consider knights helmet clipart, for wallpaper pictures as well as pictures of knights helmets. FotoSearch.com, About.com and ClipArt.com are excellent resources for finding knights helmet clip art, while desktop wallpaper can be found at Wallpapers-TLC.com and VisualParadox.com. You can also find knights helmets coloring pages at PrintActivities.com.

Knights helmets have come along way since the middle ages. Oddly enough, however, whenever one dresses up as a knight they still command the same attention and respect a knight always demanded. Maybe it's something chivalrous about the look or the exquisite attention to detail. But when a knight speaks, everybody listens!