Topfhelm

Part of Armor of Juhnvechteya
The topfhelm, also called the greathelm, is a massive closed helmet, which enclosed the entire head and neck. It is worn exclusively by knights and men-at-arms due to the size and complexity involved in its production. 
Evolving from the early brimless Eisenhut in the 220s/70s JC/VC, it had been nearly ubiquitous among the knightly fighters of Juhnvechteya until it was replaced by the bascinet. It remains in use by select knights who wish for the greater protection the topfhelm provides, often paired with a bascinet worn beneath. 
Today, a topfhelm takes the form of a wide helmet, unsuited for wear on its own. This is because it is designed to fit over an unvisored bascinet, so that it might be discarded during close combat. It’s vision is extremely poor, the sights being little more than a centimeter wide, in order to provide greater protection. Older topfhelms have wider vision slits, as they were meant to be used independently as the Knight’s main helm
The topfhelm is associated with knights, due to its expense and its size and weight generally limiting it to cavalry use. It is commonly seen at jousts, tournaments and competitive melees. 
The topfhelm was used in its older form throughout the countries of Juhnvechteya, and remains in common use in Zarny, Khoorte, and Predastad, and sees use by certain knights desiring its superior protection to what a bascinet will provide. 
Category:Armor of Juhnvechteya