By the end of the 11th century, most Norman knights were still wearing the tried-and-true Nasal helmet.  However, during the great Norman expansion, the Norman knightly elite came face-to-face with Mediterranean civilizations employing large numbers of archers in their armies. The simple bar of the Nasal helmet was no longer seen as sufficient to protect the face of the rider charging through such deep hails of arrows. Increased face protection was required. As a result, new designs offering increased facial protection emerged, including the Normano-Sicilian style featured here. This helmet is a perfect choice for your next Crusader knight set!   Handmade from 16 gauge MILD STEEL, this helmet is ideal for medieval knightly reenactment and real-life combat. A genuine leather liner acts as a shock absorber. The brass buckle and a sturdy leather strap combine to make a reliable closure. It can fit almost all who wish to wear it, thanks to an inner circumference of 68cm.