The morion helmet is a type of open-faced combat helmet originally from the Kingdom of Castile, in Spain.
It was used from the beginning 16th to early 17th centuries, usually having a flat brim and a crest from front to back.
Its introduction was contemporaneous with the exploration of North, Central and South America, and therefore in the period of colonization.
It was widely used by the Spanish, but thirty to forty years later was also common among foot soldiers of many other European nationalities.
The crest or comb on the top of the helmet was designed to strengthen it. In England, this helmet (also known as the pikeman's pot) is associated with the New Model Army, one of the first professional militaries and no more mercenaries.
The similarities in design of some English morions to Italian designs can be attributed to Italian armorers being contracted to produce helmets for the English army.
A similar helmet is the cabasset, in Spanish "capacete", it was also worn during the 16th century and also originated in Spain, but it is unclear if it predated the morion or was an adaptation of it.
The word is likely to derive from the Spanish word "cabeza" although some sources point towards the word "pear" in an Italian dialect, making reference to the stalk-like projection of the helmet, which resembles the fruit.
They were produced mainly in Calatayud, a town in Aragon. Like morions, it was worn by infantry in the pike and shot formations. It was popular in 16th-century England and was used during the Civil War. Several of these helmets were taken to the New World by the Pilgrim fathers, and one of these has been found on Jamestown Island.

This fantastic Cabasset model is decorated with little brass roses.
Inside the helmet there are strips of leather and string for maximum comfort.
All our helmets are suitable for historical re-enactment parades, exhibitions and buhurt (heavy combat), in the latter case it is necessary to choose the 2mm thickness.

These medieval helmets are produced in Italy by expert Italian blacksmiths and craftsmen, for generations we have passed down the art of producing helmets and armor, using the best raw materials.
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Details:
- Available in four sizes (S - M - L and XL)
- Thickness of the steel to choose: 1mm - 1.2mm - 1.5mm -2mm
- Finish of the steel to choose: carbon steel(polished or burnished) or stainless steel
- Adjustable liner with chin straps is included.
- Production time: 7 - 10 working days