takeda shingen kabuto helmet Maliënringen Ovid was a Roman poet

Ovid was a Roman poet who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD

Helmets like this came into use in the 15th century and continued to be worn well into the 16th century

the beard also had advantages: it could be used to hook or pull away an opponent’s shield or weapon

Carolingians

takeda shingen kabuto helmet Maliënringen Ovid was a Roman poetThis helmet is a museum replica of a Japanese samurai helmet. Besides protection, samurai helmets were representations of the beautiful Japanese art. The helmet consists of several layers of lamellar that are attached to each other with leather straps. The helmet is completely functional. This helmet is suitable for a head circumference of approx. 61 cm, it weighs approx. 3,4 kg and is delivered including a helmet stand.