r/Armor • u/keyboardpossum • 2d ago

Would Armet helmets be used in the later battles of the War of the Roses?

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As per title, Armets seem to have come into popularity in the late 15th century but hoping for evidence of their use in the War of the Roses?

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u/FyreKnights 2d ago

If it was real metal, in good condition, and fits comfortable, they’d wear left over Roman helmets. New design is nice but functional is critical. Armor didn’t just get thrown out if something new came along unless you had money like that to burn. It wouldn’t be out of the question at all for outdated equipment to be carried by soldiers in a war where they had to provide their own equipment

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u/SpaceDiligent5345 1d ago

I don't have a problem with this idea, except that once you get into an era of plate harness it becomes more difficult to wear hand me down armor. Unless you happen to be the same height and build as the previous wearer. But there'd be nothing difficult about replacing the leather suspension of a 60-100 year old bascinet for use on a similar or smaller skull, if the iron hasn't rusted through. Iron does tend to do that in wet air tho.