Sugar Loaf Helmet – 14 & 16 Gauge

The Sugar Loaf helmet, so called because of its similarity in shape to the traditional “Sugar Loaves” that sugar was traditionally sold in, was a later variant of the Great Helm and was used throughout the 13th and 14th Centuries. This style of helmet saw use in many famous battles of the period and was also worn by Crusaders. The domed top was much better at deflecting blows than the flat topped Great Helms.

Our Sugar Loaf Helmet is hand crafted from 14 gauge steel (for the skull) and 16 gauge steel for rest of the helmet. The brass cross is also 14 gauge. As such this robust helmet is perfect for the re-enactment field! The steel has a satin finish like many original pieces of armour. This helmet features a padded lining and buckled leather chin strap.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in manufacture.

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