crusader helmet with brass visorThis type of great helm appeared in the mid 13th century. The advantage of this development was that the great helm now protected not only the head but also parts of the neck. This type of helmet was cylindrical with a flat top and was worn by the European knightly class until the early 14th century. This helmet is based on an illustration of the Templars. The poor knights of Christ were established to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Over