page_title: Helmet
section_title: Helmet types
hierarchical_section_title: Helmet / Helmet types
caption_attribution_description: Čeština: David Cadle v roli rytíře při historické rekonstrukci bitvy u Tewkesbury, jedné z významných bitev ve Válkách růží English: David Cadle, the Knight, in a re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury. The battle took place on 4 May 1471 and was one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. The forces loyal to the House of Lancaster were completely defeated by those of the rival House of York under their monarch, King Edward IV. Español: Un caballero en armadura participando en una recreación histórica de la batalla de Tewkesbury. Esta batalla se produjo el 4 de mayo de 1471 en Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Inglaterra, y fue una batalla decisiva de la Guerra de las Dos Rosas|guerra de las Dos Rosas. Las fuerzas leales a la casa de Lancaster fueron completamente derrotados por las de la casa de York, bajo las órdenes de su monarca, el rey Eduardo IV. Français&#160;: Un chevalier en armure dans une reconstitution de la bataille de Tewkesbury. Cette bataille eu lieu le 4 mai 1471 et fut une bataille décisive de la Guerre des roses. Les forces loyales à la maison de Lancaster furent totalement défaites par celles de sa rivale, la maison d'York, sous les ordres de son monarque, le roi Édouard IV.
context_page_description: A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes worn. Soldiers wear helmets, often made from lightweight plastic materials.
  The word helmet is diminutive from helm, a medieval word for protective combat headgear. The medieval great helm covers the whole head and often is accompanied with camail protecting throat and neck as well. Originally a helmet was a helm which covered the head only partly and protected it from injury in accidents.
  In civilian life, helmets are used for recreational activities and sports; dangerous work activities; and transportation. Since the 1990s, most helmets are made from resin or plastic, which may be reinforced with fibers such as aramids.
context_section_description: Helmets of many different types have developed over time.  Most early helmets had military uses, though some may have had more ceremonial than combat applications.
  Two important helmet types to develop in antiquity were the Corinthian helmet and the Roman galea.
  During the Middle Ages, many different military helmets and some ceremonial helmets were developed, almost all being metal.  Some of the more important medieval developments included the great helm, the bascinet, the frog-mouth helm and the armet.
  The great seal of Owain Glyndŵr (c. 1359 – c. 1415) depicts the prince of Wales & his stallion wearing full armour, they both wear protective headgear with Owain's gold dragon mounted on top. This would have been impractical in battle, so therefore these would have been ceremonial.
  In the 19th century, more materials were incorporated, namely leather, felt and pith.  The pith helmet and the leather pickelhaube were important 19th century developments.  The greatest expansion in the variety of forms and composition of helmets, however, took place in the 20th century, with the development of highly specialized helmets for a multitude of athletic and professional applications, as well as the advent of modern plastics.  During World War I, the French army developed the Adrian helmet, the British developed the Brodie helmet, and the Germans produced the Stahlhelm.
  Flight helmets were also developed throughout the 20th century.  A multitude of athletic helmets, including football helmets, batting helmets, cricket helmets, bicycle helmets, motorcycle helmets and racing helmets, were also developed in the 20th century.
  Helmets since the mid-20th century have often incorporated lightweight plastics and other synthetic materials, and their use has become highly specialized.  Some important recent developments include the French SPECTRA helmet, Spanish MARTE helmet or the American PASGT (commonly called "Kevlar" by U.S. troops) and Advanced Combat Helmet, or ACH.
caption: A reenactor wearing a sallet
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