CLOSE HELM
The close helm was a military helmet worn by knights in the Late Medieval and Renaissance eras. It was a fully enclosing helmet with a pivoting visor and integral bevor.
The close helmet was developed from the later versions of the sallet and the superficially similar armet in the late 15th century. While outwardly very similar to the armet, the close helmet had an entirely different method of opening. Like the armet, the close helmet followed the contours of the head and neck closely, and narrowed at the throat, therefore it required a mechanical method for opening and closing. .
The moving parts were usually secured when closed by pivot-hooks engaging pierced staples. Alternatively, spring-loaded studs could be employed. The bevor was often held closed by a strap.
I’m an armour nerd.
Ink on bleedproof, 2020.
Print - Archival 280gsm cotton rag
The close helm was a military helmet worn by knights in the Late Medieval and Renaissance eras. It was a fully enclosing helmet with a pivoting visor and integral bevor.
The close helmet was developed from the later versions of the sallet and the superficially similar armet in the late 15th century. While outwardly very similar to the armet, the close helmet had an entirely different method of opening. Like the armet, the close helmet followed the contours of the head and neck closely, and narrowed at the throat, therefore it required a mechanical method for opening and closing. .
The moving parts were usually secured when closed by pivot-hooks engaging pierced staples. Alternatively, spring-loaded studs could be employed. The bevor was often held closed by a strap.
I’m an armour nerd.
Ink on bleedproof, 2020.
Print - Archival 280gsm cotton rag
The close helm was a military helmet worn by knights in the Late Medieval and Renaissance eras. It was a fully enclosing helmet with a pivoting visor and integral bevor.
The close helmet was developed from the later versions of the sallet and the superficially similar armet in the late 15th century. While outwardly very similar to the armet, the close helmet had an entirely different method of opening. Like the armet, the close helmet followed the contours of the head and neck closely, and narrowed at the throat, therefore it required a mechanical method for opening and closing. .
The moving parts were usually secured when closed by pivot-hooks engaging pierced staples. Alternatively, spring-loaded studs could be employed. The bevor was often held closed by a strap.
I’m an armour nerd.
Ink on bleedproof, 2020.
Print - Archival 280gsm cotton rag