Post by Daubee on Mar 9, 2008 1:43:56 GMT -5
( Is not named as such in the books, but a description that matches this kind of Greek helmet is…,
“Above the shield was suspended a helmet, again reminiscent of a Greek helmet, perhaps of the Homeric period. It had a somewhat “Y”-shaped slot for the eyes, nose, and mouth in the nearly solid metal.”
Tarnsman of Gor, page 22
“. . . and the simple helmet, innocent of insignia, with empty crest plate, of curved iron with its “Y”-like opening, and cushioned with rolls of leather.”
Raiders of Gor, page 68)
The Spangenhelm was a popular European war combat helmet design of the Early Middle Ages. The name is of German origin. Spangen refers to the metal strips that form the framework for the helmet and could be translated as clips, and -helm simply means helmet. The strips connect three to six steel or bronze plates. The frame takes a conical design that curves with the shape of the head and culminates in a point. The front of the helmet may include a nose protector (a nasal). Older Spangenhelm often include cheek flaps made from metal or leather. Spangenhelm may incorporate mail as neck protection. Some spangenhelms include eye protection in a shape that resembles modern eyeglass frames. Other spangenhelms include a full face mask.
The spangenhelms originated in Central Asia. It arrived in Europe by way of what is now southern Russia and Ukraine. By the 6th century it was the most common helmet design in Europe and in popular use throughout the Middle East. It remained in use at least as late as the 9th century.
The spangenhelms was an effective protection that was relatively easy to produce. Weakness of the design were its partial head protection and its jointed construction. It was replaced by the casque.
A spangenhelms with nasal and cheek flaps.
From the German Wikipedia, in heraldry a different kind of helmet is known as a spangenhelm. The latter helmet was a fifteenth and sixteenth tournament helmet style.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spangenhelm
“Above the shield was suspended a helmet, again reminiscent of a Greek helmet, perhaps of the Homeric period. It had a somewhat “Y”-shaped slot for the eyes, nose, and mouth in the nearly solid metal.”
Tarnsman of Gor, page 22
“. . . and the simple helmet, innocent of insignia, with empty crest plate, of curved iron with its “Y”-like opening, and cushioned with rolls of leather.”
Raiders of Gor, page 68)
The Spangenhelm was a popular European war combat helmet design of the Early Middle Ages. The name is of German origin. Spangen refers to the metal strips that form the framework for the helmet and could be translated as clips, and -helm simply means helmet. The strips connect three to six steel or bronze plates. The frame takes a conical design that curves with the shape of the head and culminates in a point. The front of the helmet may include a nose protector (a nasal). Older Spangenhelm often include cheek flaps made from metal or leather. Spangenhelm may incorporate mail as neck protection. Some spangenhelms include eye protection in a shape that resembles modern eyeglass frames. Other spangenhelms include a full face mask.
The spangenhelms originated in Central Asia. It arrived in Europe by way of what is now southern Russia and Ukraine. By the 6th century it was the most common helmet design in Europe and in popular use throughout the Middle East. It remained in use at least as late as the 9th century.
The spangenhelms was an effective protection that was relatively easy to produce. Weakness of the design were its partial head protection and its jointed construction. It was replaced by the casque.
A spangenhelms with nasal and cheek flaps.
From the German Wikipedia, in heraldry a different kind of helmet is known as a spangenhelm. The latter helmet was a fifteenth and sixteenth tournament helmet style.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spangenhelm