A Fifteenth Century Barbute

Jim McDougall · 11th October 2008, 12:12 AM

Outstanding piece Ed!!! I can see why it is a favorite. I was thinking along the same lines as Fernando on the holes, and the illustrations are perfect in explaining.

On these heavy armour helmets, from the ancient Corinthian to the helms of the middle ages, a question came up some time ago concerning the wearing of these in heated environment. Further, the wearing of armour as well as these enclosed helmets.......what sort of issues might develop with heat?
It seems that not only sun beating on armour, but the intense body heat projected in extreme exertion might weigh heavily on the performance of the wearer.

I haven't yet found my notes, but it seems there were instances of heat prostration etc. during battles.

* it is truly amazing the mastery of the maker working this piece out of a single billet!

All best regards,
Jim

11th October 2008, 12:12 AM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,459	Outstanding piece Ed!!! I can see why it is a favorite. I was thinking along the same lines as Fernando on the holes, and the illustrations are perfect in explaining. On these heavy armour helmets, from the ancient Corinthian to the helms of the middle ages, a question came up some time ago concerning the wearing of these in heated environment. Further, the wearing of armour as well as these enclosed helmets.......what sort of issues might develop with heat? It seems that not only sun beating on armour, but the intense body heat projected in extreme exertion might weigh heavily on the performance of the wearer. I haven't yet found my notes, but it seems there were instances of heat prostration etc. during battles. * it is truly amazing the mastery of the maker working this piece out of a single billet! All best regards, Jim