Military helmet - Grand Templar helm in steel and bronze - Crusades 12th/13th century - Reproduction

Grand Crusader Templar Helmet - 12th / 13th century
Riveted steel construction with a Templar cross on the face in bronze
Interior and nape strap in leather
This Templar helmet is an exact medieval replica, made identically to the originals found in excavations, crafted with the same methods, using only steel and bronze, as in the Middle Ages.
It is a piece for collectors and enthusiasts who cannot afford authentic archaeological pieces.
Dimensions and weight: 2.820 kg - H 33 x 23 x 20 cm
The wooden display base is not included in the sale
Sold as is - Please look carefully at the photos. They are of the item you will receive.
This helmet is in good condition, with a beautiful patina that gives it an almost authentic look for a reproduction.
It has indeed been used many times for filming movies and documentaries for the French TV channel RF3.

Fast and careful shipping by Colissimo La Poste, registered with signature and insurance.
Items are pre-packaged as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Order grouping is therefore not possible

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or make arrangements for the delivery of your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and a signature required,
If you are not present and have not signed for it, the order will be returned to me.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT DETAIL FOR DUTCH BUYERS:
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a delivery notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
Which is neither professional nor very serious,

A Bit of History

The 12th-century Templar helmet is an emblematic example of the military equipment of the knights of the Order of the Temple, a religious and military order founded around 1119 during the Second Crusade.

Designed to provide both protection and visibility, this helmet is distinguished by its iron or steel structure, typically conical or flared-conical, intended to deflect blows from swords and spears.
The design sometimes includes an articulated or retractable visor, allowing the knight to protect his face while maintaining ease of movement.
The helmet is often adorned with engraved motifs or crosses, symbols of the Order of the Temple, reinforcing its identity and religious aspect.
Its weight, typically between 2 and 4 kilograms, is balanced to ensure mobility in combat while providing optimal protection.
Ventilation is provided by small perforations or slots, essential to prevent overheating during prolonged battles.
The making of the helmet required advanced metallurgy, with heat treatment to ensure durability and resistance.
The helmet’s shape allowed full protection of the head but limited peripheral vision, a constraint on the battlefield.
Its use was part of a broader military strategy characterized by the discipline and faith of the Templars.
The discovery of these helmets during archaeological excavations, notably at Cluny Abbey or in Crusade sites, provides valuable insight into medieval technology and the Order’s visual identity.
The 12th-century Templar helmet embodies both the technical ingenuity of the era and the religious symbolism, testifying to the complexity of the Crusaders’ army.