New Helmet

[mrdabeetle]

Thanks for the picture! That answered a lot of questions! That is some very thick leather you are using. That must be 16oz.

Do you pad the helmet in anyway or is that what the arming cap is for?

Mark Charke

Padding is not needed because the helmet has webbing that will fit your head (although, every little bit helps). It works just like a construction worker's hard hat. The shape of the helmet will deflect a blow to one side or the other and the webbing allows the armored part of the helmet to absorb the remaining impact. If you are going to make a comfortable lining for a helmet that will never see combat, you can use wool or padded linen.

This is the webbing from a replica Norman helmet.

This is the webbing for a WWII German helmet.