Helmet

Medieval History

Helmets are among the most ancient forms of combat protection, and are known to have been worn by ancient Greeks, Romans, Barbarians, warriors throughout the Middle Ages, and even up to this day with modern militaristic styles. At that time they were purely military equipment, protecting the head from cutting blows with swords, flying arrows, and low velocity musketry. They were initially constructed from leather, but soon came to be made entirely from forged steel after about 950A.D. Military use of helmets declined after 1670, and rifled firearms, after 1700, revived their use by foot soldiers. 18th century cavalry units often wore steel body cuirasses, and frequently wore metal skull protectors under their hats, called "secrets". The often ridiculed Prussian spiked helmet did nevertheless save many soldiers by diverting sideways otherwise mortal sabre blows to the head; it was retained in the age of the machine gun for tradition but also to deflect bullets and shrapnel.

In Belegarth

Class 1: Blue Since the Head area is not a legal target zone for these weapons, it does not provide any benefit aside from protection from personal injury.

Class 2: Red Since the Head area is not a legal target zone for these weapons, it does not provide any benefit aside from protection from personal injury.

Class 3: Green Since the Head area is not a legal target zone for these weapons, it does not provide any benefit aside from protection from personal injury.

Class 4: Yellow A Class 4 Weapon striking an Armored portion of the Head, area above the base of the neck, causes no injury.

Class 5: White A Class 5 Weapon striking an Armored portion of the Head, area above the base of the neck, causes no injury.