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3 Medieval Helmets That Could Tell Medieval Armies Apart

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 Interest in Medieval armor has seen a resurgence in recent decades thanks to A-list Hollywood actors opting to play medieval warriors. From Brad Pitt in Troy to Gerard Butler in 300, medieval soldiers and their helmets have come center stage. Perhaps the most distinguishing factor of various medieval armies was the kind of medieval helmet they wore as part of their armor. You don't have to be a medieval history expert to tell one medieval army apart from another. All you need to do is look at their medieval helmets . Here are three medieval helmets that set the medieval army apart from other armies while also giving their wearers a formidable look to chill the enemy's spine. Kettle Hat Helmet This type of medieval helmet was most commonly worn by lower tier soldiers in the European medieval armies. You will find this medieval helmet with small variations in size and color across various medieval armies-from the English to the Prussian. This medieval helmet had a conical top w...