Helmets are considered as one of the most
universal forms of armor specially designed to offer a defensive
covering for the head, face and sometimes the neck from the cutting
blows of swords, spears, arrows and other weapons.

The
typical helmet is a hardened-metal shell with an inner liner. In earlier
times, the knight helmets were usually made of iron & leather and
covered the entire head, with only a narrow opening in front for vision
and breath. The medieval helmet started out as a simple box shape and
evolved into the various styles.
Regarded as the one of the most collective forms of armor, these still
lure the art connoisseurs because of their specific designs. The
protective headgears require sturdy metal & leather materials for
their construction purposes which imparts additional strength to this
most hardened-metal shell having an inner liner. The intricate carvings,
embellishments done with beads, stone work & metallic chains apart
from the refined embossed work adds on to their charisma.
Armour helmets vary in their appearance such as they might have cheek
flaps or can be pointed. Hammered helmets are considered the best among
the lots.
These rare helmet pieces have always attracted art lovers simply
because of their antique features & are, thus, treasured pieces.