Beak face Visor Helmet armor Type-2
Step into the world of medieval combat and ancestral valor with the Beak Face Visor Helmet Armor Type-2. Handcrafted for reenactors, SCA fighters, LARP enthusiasts, and collectors alike, this helmet combines historical authenticity with modern build quality. Its striking beak-style visor offers maximum facial protection, while the onion-top crown design disperses impact efficiently. Whether you're storming the field or adorning your collection, this helmet stands as a bold statement of craftsmanship and heritage.
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Material Choices & Types
Choose from Mild Steel (14- or 16-gauge) or Stainless Steel (14- or 16-gauge), allowing you to balance weight, cost, durability, and corrosion resistance. -
Thickness / Gauge
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16-gauge for lighter weight, better mobility, suitable for LARP or casual reenactment.
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14-gauge for heavier duty, higher protection, more suitable for full contact or competitive combat.
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Finish Options
Available finishes like buff, mirror polish, or optional dark/blackened finish (if offered) to match thematic needs or visual style. -
Visor & Design
The “beak face” visor gives a menacing yet historically grounded profile; its shape redirects strikes. The onion-top dome (or “onion crown”) adds structural strength and is period-authentic in many European helmets of the 14 th-15 th century. -
Liner & Chainmail Aventail (Optional)
Optionally add a padded liner + chainmail aventail to protect the neck and ensure comfort during long wear. Also cushions the skull inside, reducing chafing and adding impact absorption. -
Sizing & Fit
Multiple sizes (Small through 2XL) to correspond to head circumference. Adjustable leather straps ensure a secure fit. -
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Customisation Available
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Custom etching, motifs or heraldic designs on the visor or dome
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Alternative finishes (e.g. aged steel, blackened, patina)
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Optional thicker gauge if you need extra toughness
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Alternative liner materials on request (leather, padded textile, wool, etc.)
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Usage & Suitability
Ideal for reenactment events, SCA tournaments, buhurt / armored combat, cosplay, display, or themed decorations. Strong enough for many levels of combat-wear (depending on gauge & material). -
Heritage & Historical Reference
Inspired by the late medieval “beaked” visored face helm forms seen in Northern Europe—helmets used across 14-15 th centuries for jousting, battlefield and tournament use. The onion-(or peaked) top was often used to deflect blows from polearms or sabres.
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