Helms (or Helmets) appear in a wide variety of styles during the Transitional Period. During this period, there is a distinct evolution from pieces built with a series of separate plates riveted together to more elaborate ones formed from a single sheet of metal.

Kettle Helm 18 gauge mild steel Completed in March, 2008. This kettle helm is an improved design from the previous helmet shown below. The depth of the cap and slope of the brim provide more protection than the flatter, thinner WWII style.

Great Helm 16 gauge hot-rolled mild steel With my assistance and supervision, this helm was made by my apprentice, Matthew McKee, in August of 2007. The design features a center crease on the face-plate that helps define its classic great helm profile and perforated guards in the eye-slots for added safety.

Pot Helm 14 gauge mild steel Completed in the Summer of 2004. An earlier period helm, commonly worn by knights during the crusades, this helm is one of the first to appear with full face protection. I designed my own pattern for this helm and the final piece was completed with a very rough finish.

Kettle Helm 18 gauge mild steel Completed in January, 2004. The design is my own, however, it was based on the shape and size of a WWII British Helmet. Click here to see a summary of the making of this helm.

Great Helm 14 gauge mild steel This helm was completed in the Summer of 2003 for a good friend. It is of my own design, but is loosly based on a pattern found on the Armour Archive. This is a solid helm made of all 14ga mild steel.