Saturday, 21 December 2019

Roman Style Helm


This helmet was found in a bring and buy at larp fayre and came with the arming cap in the previous post to this.


The steel helmet reminds me in shape of an ancient Roman helmet, with its plume holder at the top, lacking the plume, perhaps it should have neck and face/ear guard plates as well, but the seller had no idea of its origin and neither do I


 The helmet does come complete with a nose guard and thin leather drape to the back of the neck which would protect against sunburn, but not much else.


I will at some point add a nice feather plume to the top of the helmet if future me finds a use for this.


Overall considering the price and condition a good purchase. 


Friday, 13 December 2019

Arming Cap


This padded cap is designed to be worn under a metal helmet


The cap helps stabilise and make the helmet worn over it more comfortable, I also expect it helps protect a little against the shock of blows to the helmet.


Made of thick cotton canvass, then filled with extra layers of fabric.



Wednesday, 4 December 2019

Nobles

This hat could be used by an Oriental or European noble or relaxing merchant


Not really sure of the period it belongs to.


This hat ended up in our crew kit, unclaimed it remains there ready for use.


Friday, 29 November 2019

White Skull Cap

This white fabric skull cap has a turn-up band around the rim.



 The cap is almost the same as the docker cap in a previous post but lacks the button on top and adjustable band, this is more of a medieval or religious cap.


 There is one seam front to back, the shape comes from the stretching of the fabric.


In the photo below its shown worn with a coif underneath.