great helm
Medieval barrel helmet
A great helm is a type of medieval helmet that fully enclosed the head, characterized by a flat or slightly rounded top and a cylindrical shape with narrow eye slits.
Worn over a mail coif, it offered excellent protection but limited vision and breathing: The knight lowered his great helm before the charge.
Also called a pot helm or barrel helm.
Eye-shading brim
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- plateFlat dish for food
- headgearCoverings for the skull
- faceplateProtective front panel
ocular · cruciform · coif · mail · hauberk · gorget · surcoat · padding
Zealous effort for change
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- cavalryMounted military force
- chargeCost or accusation
melee · tournament · joust · lance · mounted combat · shield · defense · visibility
Highest point or tuft
- plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- mantlingHeraldic helmet drapery
wreath · blazon · device · livery · colors · identification · pageantry · display
visor
Eye-shading brim
faceplate · ocular · cruciform · coif · mail · hauberk · gorget · surcoat · padding · liner
crusade
Zealous effort for change
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- cavalryMounted military force
charge · melee · tournament · joust · lance · mounted combat · shield · defense · visibility · ventilation
crest
Highest point or tuft
- plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
mantling · wreath · blazon · device · livery · colors · identification · pageantry · display · nobility
rivets
Permanent metal fasteners
ironwork · metalwork · craftsmanship · tempering · hinges · straps · buckles · leather · padding · chainmail