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| (...) Removing the 'flare' from a 'vader' helm would make an acceptable nasal helm, much like those used by Vikings and Normans alike. Normans would often wear a mail coif underneath this helm to protect their necks, shoulders, and all of their head (...) (25 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) The much reviled bat-wing helmet isn't too far off of some viking helmets if you slice off the bat wings. I intend to perform some further surgery on a few of these to see what I can come up with. Bruce (25 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Doesn't the flare represent mail? I've always thought so, and it could be argued that it does so on the new kettle helms, too... Dave! (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle)
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