Crusader's Helmet Identification

cel7 · 28th November 2023, 11:49 PM

Welcome to this forum Bob! The helmet seems quite new to me. I don't see any patina, the edges are all sharp, there even seem to be some burrs on the air holes. The armor mark also looks very fresh. The "screw" like hinge is a no go for me. On the other hand, in one of the photos it looks as if there are hammermarks on the inside of the helmet, something you expect to see in an original piece.
I hope I don't disappoint you too much.
But maybe I'm wrong, so maybe there are other forum members who want to shed some light on it.

28th November 2023, 11:49 PM	#2
cel7 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 143	Welcome to this forum Bob! The helmet seems quite new to me. I don't see any patina, the edges are all sharp, there even seem to be some burrs on the air holes. The armor mark also looks very fresh. The "screw" like hinge is a no go for me. On the other hand, in one of the photos it looks as if there are hammermarks on the inside of the helmet, something you expect to see in an original piece. I hope I don't disappoint you too much. But maybe I'm wrong, so maybe there are other forum members who want to shed some light on it.