Norman, Viking & Late-Saxon Helmets Part 2: Fit & Protection

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[metatronyt]

Very good video with a lot of good points. When you mentioned the Eye brows Always visibile in the art I was like "Gosh how did I not see that?".
It's cool we are both into helmets videos lately :)

[wilf]

The discussion about having the helmet higher on the head reminded me of the concept of primary and secondary safety in modern design, particularly automotive design. In brief, primary safety is intended to prevent accidents, secondary safety is about surviving them, and primary safety is always better! Having the helmet higher seems to be a primary safety measure, since you survive every attack that you dodge!

It's interesting that while the names of things have changed, the understanding of these concepts has been consistent through engineering history!

[Joe___R]

I didn't know old helmets had a suspension system similar to modern hard hats it makes perfect sense though. Next time you make a video with your norman helmets you should try it on over your padded bonnet and mail coif.

[ShagShaggio]

Yeah but how well does it do against rolling pins?

Cheers <3

[bassemb]

12:23 How can I say no to that endearing "pleeeease". And yes, that jacket drew my eyes! Would love to hear more about it.

[jerdasaurusrex]

Budgie smuggler is a new one for me. Thanks

[LivingManuscript]

Am armorer, can confirm I have no social life. The two might be unrelated though.

[robertgross]

Hi. Have a look at the medieval Monmouth cap. Specially designed to fit under a helmet. Was even specifically shaped, with a loop at the back for carrying. It had a special weave with a double thickness rim round it. Even with hair you end up losing a lot of it due to knocks and such. Even with that I found you always ended up with bruises on your forehead where you headbut opponents with it. That was with morrions 17c helmets.

[Harbinger]

"A budgie smuggler"

sir, I have no idea what that means.

[DMU]

The most shocking revelation of this video was that Matt doesn't have hair.

[TrungNguyen-ducn]

Thank you Matt. I notice the new garment (not your usual T-shirts). Looks futuristic.
I am going bald too. New function for my hair piece. 🤪

[juanzulu]

Matt, question: why were there flat topped nasal helmets (12th cent.) after (!) the "Norman" conical one? From the evolutional perspective this doesnt sounds right. Is there an advantage in the flat form? But why then the form went back to conical/round in the 13th and 14th century?

[KlausBeckEwerhardy]

I WAS wondering about the jacket for sure. It looks like wet weather wear.

[guypierson]

Cool, new video posted 10 minutes and 10 centuries ago. Matt review a fight from "Alatriste" please!

[griffin]

Thrown rocks seem like a very common weapon in sieges. How do you feel about their effectiveness against armor? Not from a sling, just thrown.

[darkwolf]

A question for you...If you had to choose on sword as a main weapon, knowing you will have to fight in a shield wall, on a open battlefield and in a dual vs a rapier. What sword type or design would you choose to carry. You only get to to choose one. The best for most situations. Medieval setting. No guns.

[starrcitizenalpha]

Hi, Matt.

I've noticed in multiple examples of illustrations in old manuscripts, on your channel and others, images that clearly depict what appear to be cuts to helmets with what looks like blood flowing from them. Some images even show swords embedded in helmets. Is this an accurate depiction of reality, perhaps a consequence of poor quality raw materials and helmet fabrication? Or, alternatively, dramatisation and artistic licence?

[shaidrim]

Very nice helmet! I will love video about helmet transition (nasal - great helm - bascinet), that will be great!

[tw]

Hey Matt, been trying to do some research and would love it if you or anyone could help me out.
I've always wandered as to why the lack of greaves during the Anglo Saxon period??? Considering the use of round shields you would think their legs would be more vulnerable. Watching HEMA sparing with sword and shield show shots to the legs seem very common place.
Splint armour for the arms and legs has been found earlier during the Vendel period but it them seems to disappear by what is commonly called the "Anglo Saxon period". Or "Viking period". Even things like the Bayeux Tapestry, which shows intricate detail to the warriors, show leg wraps but no leg armour.
Wandered if you or anyone had any info on the matter ???

[CountryMaster]

awesome, anyone suggestions to finds and resources that can be used when going to get stuff build or buy? i cant seem to find proper information when it comes to the 5-8 century in the west and southwest of germany