“A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes worn. Soldiers wear combat helmets, often made from Kevlar or other lightweight synthetic fibers.”
As stated alllll sorts of material, with leather, cloth and wood being the ‘first generation’ of headcovers, to the eventual evolution to including bronze, iron and eventually steel as industry and invention moved up. In other words, as we got better materials, we got better armor.
-Big Country
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A good article, and even better if you're on a budget and looking to buy a helmet.
First there's a history of helmets, then buying options a little further down in the article.
