Persian Helmet - Polished Steel

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The Polished Steel Persian Helmet is your solution for complete head protection. Inspired by ancient Asian armour, this helmet is made of 1 mm thick mild steel and features a tall bowled head with a pointed crest that has been capped with a decorative plate. A nasal guard extends up over the forehead and offers great protection to the face without limiting too much visibility, and it creates an impressive silhouette on the battlefield. It can be removed by loosening the front bolt.

A full chainmail aventail provides protection to both the neck and the face, and is hooked directly onto the helmet and around a strong band of metal that forms the two eyeholes. These holes are wide for visibility! The chainmail is lined with leather around the eyes and in the front for comfort and to keep the links in place.

Secure the Persian Helmet by tightening the leather strap beneath the chin, keeping the helmet in place. An Off-White Persian Headband is included with your helmet, and can be strapped around the helmet’s crown and attached to the back using four holes in the metal.

Fabric dressing and feather not included.

Inspired by the Khula Khud

• An aventail is a veil of chainmail that attaches to the helmet and offers protection; it replaced the chainmail hood coif by the 14th century.
• Khula Khuds were a type of helmet used by ancient western Asia, and included the use of an aventail.
• Also very similar to a conical shaped Turban Helmet worn in the Ottoman Empire.
• This would be a great item for characters in Empire's Brass Coast.

MAINTENANCE

Metal armour needs constant upkeep and attention. Take it from us, if you do a little often and store your metal kit correctly, then you'll save yourself a lot of work trying to fix rust and oxidisation later. Read our article about how to keep your metal costume in good condition here.