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Knight Helmets & Samurai Helmets

Knight helmets sit at the center of this page, along with Roman, Spartan, Viking and samurai helmets. There are twelve in all, from small desktop models to larger display pieces and Hanwei kabuto with face guards, so you can find a great helm or a crested Roman style for a shelf.

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  • The helmet is beautiful and looks very authentic. Thank you for your excellent service.

    R.W. · California, USA

  • Received in fine condition. It made my son's Christmas!

    M.W. · West Virginia, USA

What a knight helmet is

Helmets changed a lot over the age of knights. Early ones were open, and later ones wrapped the whole head with a visor and a narrow slit to see through. A great helm is the tall, flat-topped style, while a bascinet is a rounder cap with a pointed or hinged visor. This page covers those styles and a few others from around the world.

Helmets in this collection

For European styles, the Crusader Great Helm Statue and the Antique Knight Helmet Display are the larger display pieces. Smaller models like the Bascinet Helmet Desktop Model and the Mini Armet Helmet Figurine suit a desk or a bookshelf.

Ancient styles include the Roman Crested Warrior Helmet and the Spartan Helmet. For Japan, Hanwei offers kabuto and mempo sets such as the Hanwei Oda Nobunaga Kabuto & Mempo Samurai Helmet, and the Black Riveted Viking Helmet rounds out the group.

Picking a helmet for the shelf or the costume

Decide where it will go. Most pieces here are made for display, and the product page explains what each one is made of and how it is meant to be used. If you plan to wear a helmet at an event, read those details carefully before ordering.

Size and budget shape the choice too. Desktop models start near $61.97, while the larger pieces and Hanwei sets climb toward $606.97. A pair of matching display stands or a shelf can make a group of helmets look like a collection.

Care and display

Dust helmets with a soft brush and keep them out of damp rooms. Direct sun can fade painted or fabric parts over time, so a spot away from a bright window is best.

Helmets through the ages

Helmets come in many shapes, and each one tells a story about the warrior who wore it. The great helm covered the whole head, the bascinet had a pointed top and the Roman crested helmet carried a plume that stood out in a crowd. Samurai helmets, called kabuto, added bold crests and fierce faces.

Many fans buy a helmet as a gift for a history lover or a collector of armor. A desktop model suits a small shelf, while a larger statue or a costume piece makes a bold centerpiece for a room or an event.

Questions people ask

What is a bascinet helmet?

A bascinet is a rounded steel cap that covers the top and sides of the head, often with a visor that lifts. It was common among knights in the later Middle Ages.

Was the great helm a real helmet?

Yes, the great helm was a real helmet worn in the Middle Ages. It covered the whole head with a flat top and a narrow slit for the eyes.