Helms, Helmets, and Arming Caps

One of the most vital pieces of a warrior's armor is the helm, as it protects his most important organ. Helms have evolved from early steel skullcaps to the massive plated great helms of mounted knights, the fearsomely-wrought kabuto of the Japanese samurai, and the graceful, rounded close helms common during the Renaissance. However, no warrior would wear just a helm - even though it helps distribute the force of a blow and will prevent the head from being cut or slashed, a substantial amount of force will still transfer directly to the skull - so we offer a selection of padded hats called arming caps which help cushion the weight of the helm and protect the skull from solid blows.

King Henry Jousting Helm Expertly reproduced from the prop worn by King Henry VIII in Showtime's hit period drama The Tudors.	Japanese Kabuto Our line of fully-wearable Japanese kabuto, many replicated from originals belonging to important figures in Japanese history.
Embossed Viking Helm A beautifully decorated Viking-style helm. Functional and wearable!	Arming Cap Worn under a helmet or coif, the arming cap offered extra cushioning for the head. Although the original cloth caps were widely stuffed with rags and straw, our poly/cotton cap is thickly lined with fiber fill.
Padded Arming Cap More thickly padded than our other Arming Cap.