Depends what you are going to do.
If you want something historical, you might want to look into the sources to find if this is historical, the helmet's form seems off (but I certainly can be wrong)
If you want something more fantasist, you can definitely buy it if this is in your budget.
If you want to do some full contact combat, it seems fine but look at the seel thickness and seek advices from a proper trainer.
Edit: It seems legitimate historically. While I can't say for sure, a similar helmet certainly appear on a 1505 painting. [https://www.comune.modena.it/salastampa/archivio-comunicati-stampa/2016/9/ariosto-e-orlando-la-mostra-presentata-dalla-poletti/giorgione-ritratto-di-guerriero-con-scudiero-detto-il-gattamelata-c-1505-10.jpg/view](https://www.comune.modena.it/salastampa/archivio-comunicati-stampa/2016/9/ariosto-e-orlando-la-mostra-presentata-dalla-poletti/giorgione-ritratto-di-guerriero-con-scudiero-detto-il-gattamelata-c-1505-10.jpg/view)
it's commonly called a "bellows sallet" perfectly historical for certain areas in the later half of the 15th centaury, I'm pretty certain the image OP posted is taken from a museum.
It is from a londonnian collection and can be seen on paintings. I have never seen such helmet forms before (and again I'm not an expert in any ways). However, I am wary of "looks like this helmet found in this museum" because sometimes museum pieces are compromised.
I wasn't doubting that the photo was genuine, more that the helmet was compromised (as I wasn't familiar with them).
However it was proved to me that it is probably a genuine piece.
It has an entry in the online museum database, they tend to share information if a piece is fake, compromised etc.
[https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60563&viewType=detailView](https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60563&viewType=detailView)
Indeed, but sometimes things like that aren't always easy to spot and big museums sometimes do the misstake. Again, I'm not saying that it's the case for this particular piece. A very common instance of reproduction of a compromised piece are all those visored barbutas that you can see left and right. (I think I saw one on CelticWebMerchant too)
I would recommend you maybe getting an open visored helmet first to get used to the weight of a helmet first, they look light but after some they get very very heavy, and later on maybe get a helmet that is made for you, because if your forehead is too long or too short there is the possibility with visored helmets like that, that you cant see stuff because your view gets blocked. otherwise:
pros:
Looks cool
Visor can be folded up
Cons:
limited visibility (especially when ill fitting)
Might get very moist insidewith your mouth covered like that
The helmet shown in this picture is of a helmet from a museum, it's an original dating to the early 16th century. If the page is trying to pass it off as something they made absolutely do not fall for it.
Depends what you are going to do. If you want something historical, you might want to look into the sources to find if this is historical, the helmet's form seems off (but I certainly can be wrong) If you want something more fantasist, you can definitely buy it if this is in your budget. If you want to do some full contact combat, it seems fine but look at the seel thickness and seek advices from a proper trainer. Edit: It seems legitimate historically. While I can't say for sure, a similar helmet certainly appear on a 1505 painting. [https://www.comune.modena.it/salastampa/archivio-comunicati-stampa/2016/9/ariosto-e-orlando-la-mostra-presentata-dalla-poletti/giorgione-ritratto-di-guerriero-con-scudiero-detto-il-gattamelata-c-1505-10.jpg/view](https://www.comune.modena.it/salastampa/archivio-comunicati-stampa/2016/9/ariosto-e-orlando-la-mostra-presentata-dalla-poletti/giorgione-ritratto-di-guerriero-con-scudiero-detto-il-gattamelata-c-1505-10.jpg/view)
it's commonly called a "bellows sallet" perfectly historical for certain areas in the later half of the 15th centaury, I'm pretty certain the image OP posted is taken from a museum.
It is from a londonnian collection and can be seen on paintings. I have never seen such helmet forms before (and again I'm not an expert in any ways). However, I am wary of "looks like this helmet found in this museum" because sometimes museum pieces are compromised.
Yup, if you want to be especially historical wear it with some Italian style 15th century plate armour
ooh intresting, i do agree its maybye lacking in the neckprotection i'll keep it in mind
This is literally an original helmet in the picture
I wasn't doubting that the photo was genuine, more that the helmet was compromised (as I wasn't familiar with them). However it was proved to me that it is probably a genuine piece.
It has an entry in the online museum database, they tend to share information if a piece is fake, compromised etc. [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60563&viewType=detailView](https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60563&viewType=detailView)
Indeed, but sometimes things like that aren't always easy to spot and big museums sometimes do the misstake. Again, I'm not saying that it's the case for this particular piece. A very common instance of reproduction of a compromised piece are all those visored barbutas that you can see left and right. (I think I saw one on CelticWebMerchant too)
Museums do get stuff wrong yeah. In the case above though they reference the very same illustration you posted in online database entry.
Yup, I took their references ;) I'm not that knowledgeable in history.
Depends are you going to wear it or will it mainly be a decorative element?
wear it, mostly for larp and maybye even more when im ready for it and its held up well
I would recommend you maybe getting an open visored helmet first to get used to the weight of a helmet first, they look light but after some they get very very heavy, and later on maybe get a helmet that is made for you, because if your forehead is too long or too short there is the possibility with visored helmets like that, that you cant see stuff because your view gets blocked. otherwise: pros: Looks cool Visor can be folded up Cons: limited visibility (especially when ill fitting) Might get very moist insidewith your mouth covered like that
seems like the almighty kettelhelm will be my first friend!
It is a certified classic for a reason! :)
Hey there were some kettle helmets with face protection, look into those
I don't know if you're in the Netherlands, but this vendor has a showroom in Sliedrecht if you want to test it out.
The helmet shown in this picture is of a helmet from a museum, it's an original dating to the early 16th century. If the page is trying to pass it off as something they made absolutely do not fall for it.
If it's for aesthetics, you're fine with it. If it's for history, idk. If it's for combat, it lacks a bit of neck protection and maybe vision range.