Hard Knocks and Hard Harts

I have a special affinity for armor, more specifically Greek helmets and gladiator helmets. Reading comic books as a child is where first took an interest in helmets. The helmet just seemed to complete the characters. The metal helmets seem to shine brighter than any other part of the characters' costume. For more info about armor, visit http://www.armorvenue.com. The helmet was this magical piece of armor that guaranteed the character would be safe from harm. If a character dropped his helmet it had to be recovered quickly right in the middle of battle.

The next place I noticed these helmets was in movies.  Out numbered and tiered, the hero with the helmet would always seem to win the day. The helmet was nothing less than critical.

It was these experiences and seeing these heroes that inspired my passion for helmets. Growing up I frequently played with plastic swords and helmets. My Halloween costumes as a kid were always either some sort of viking warrior or superhero.

My appreciation for these helmets developed as I came of age and began studying them online. In college, I also majored in history. I continued my education by studying helmets, working to better understand these relics of history. Helmets were uniquely crafted by different group of people throughout history. The shape and features of a given helmet indicates where the helmet came from and at what time in history was the helmet made. Follow the link for more information on the armor venue. In some instances you can identify an individual blacksmith through marks made on the finished helmet.

My passion for helmets lead me to seek out a helmet of mine own. Collecting helmets was in my future. There a number of things to consider if you are seriously looking to acquire a helmet. Metal helmets are of particular interest; composition is a primary concern for a collector. Plastic helmets are of no interest to me or a serious collector. Any collectors cares tremendously about authenticity. Replica helmets begin at $60. Metal is not cheap, so even replicas can be somewhat expensive. Even mass produced helmets can still be pricey.

Quality replica helmets can be priced for several thousands of dollars. Few people can make replicas of this quality. Locating a helmet like this is challenging. An authentic historical relic is near impossible to find. Those helmets are heavily sought after. These helmets are sold for millions. Take a look at these beautiful gladiator helmets. The choices are your to make; less than $100 or a few million is what you can expect to pay for a prized helmet.