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A '''nasal helm''' is a [[helm]] that does not have substantial protection for the face, except for a strip of [[metal]] that extends down from the top of the helm over the nose. Hence, it provides nasal protection but otherwise is considered open-faced.
A '''nasal helm''' is a [[helm]] that does not have substantial protection for the face, except for a strip of [[metal]] that extends down from the top of the helm over the nose. Hence, it provides nasal protection but otherwise is considered open-faced.


There may also be partial covering of the cheeks from the side of the helm but the mouth and chin are unprotected.
There may also be partial covering of the cheeks from the side of the helm but the mouth and chin may be unprotected.


''This article was originally written by a non-armourer who needs confirmation by someone who knows more about this than he.'' {{stub}}
''This article was originally written by a non-armourer who needs confirmation by someone who knows more about this than he.''


See also:
* [[spangenhelm]]


[[category:armour]]
[[category:armour]]

Revision as of 16:52, 7 March 2006

A nasal helm is a helm that does not have substantial protection for the face, except for a strip of metal that extends down from the top of the helm over the nose. Hence, it provides nasal protection but otherwise is considered open-faced.

There may also be partial covering of the cheeks from the side of the helm but the mouth and chin may be unprotected.

This article was originally written by a non-armourer who needs confirmation by someone who knows more about this than he.

See also: