This is no average knights helmet as it goes beyond the period styles most commonly duplicated today. Their spiked stud ornamentation rivals the efforts and design of those great artists who created tournament armour for noble knights through the middle ages. The purpose of decorated armour was to intimidate and frighten an opponent in medieval tournament. Many frightening and unique styles of decorated armor and helmets can be seen in museums today. We are proud to offer this fantastic example of tournament knights helmets and are sure that you'll agree that spikes do give them a quite menacing touch that's just perfect for conquering your foe!