Among the fighters involved in this of sport, bascinets are the most popular medieval helm type. Newbies often choose these helm types because they are relatively cheap compared to others.įull-contact medieval combat is taking over the world. Their main disadvantage is weight – a helmet like this can weigh up to 5 or 6 kilograms. Thanks to the angular shape, these types of head armor are well suited for full-contact medieval combat because the angles deflect blows quite well. The tophelm features more elegant shapes and the top of this helmet is tapered when compared with the great helm.īoth types of helmets were often decorated with crosses shaped from brass. A great helm has a massive, wide top and the back is often open and unprotected. However, there are some subtle differences. The uninitiated might think that these helmet types are identical. The great helm and the tophelm are the most famous types of medieval pot helmets and are characteristic of the time of the Templar Order.
