1716382901 Large Pembridge helmet, c1370, 2 mm steel

"This replica is based on the helmet of Sir Richard Pembridge, the original dates from 1370 and is now in the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh.

The so-called large helmets (in English, large helmets were often carried) a smaller lighter helmet (for example, brain hoods).

They were spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.

Numerous contemporary illustrations (miniatures) and findings from Germany, Flanders, England, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, etc.

They demonstrate the popularity of this type of helmet.

These helmets were used, among others, in the Battle of Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356).

The helmet has a comfortable leather inlet and chin strap with brass buckle.

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