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WarriorMonk1118 [2014-04-01 01:36:32 +0000 UTC]

When bringing up the concept and design of winged helmets, most people refer to or are familiar with the picture from the Manesse Codex, of Tanhausser (German Minnesänger and poet-who lived in the very near time frame as the next reference) in what appears to be a Teutonic habit, illustrated for the most bulk of the work in 1304. Thanks to Medieval Warfare magazine, a possibly earlier example has been shown that dates 2-3 decades before the previous mentioned reference, and can be seen sarcophagus relief (that of Bolko I). Again, as many have discussed, it applies to an individual figure of some importance. Reinforcing comments about it being ceremonial in nature, or possibly a battle field reference point for his troops/allies (reinforced by my experience with these devices being made of pine-thus not very heavy, and perhaps designed to break away if necessary). I would also put forth one could not count out the psyops factor;  when tree hugging, elements worshipping- pagans tugging at various plant roots on a cold, misty, Northern European morning, suddenly hear the rumble of thunder created by the charge of armored horses reaches them, and from out of the mist rides armored apparitions wearing these “larger than life” helmets, whilst sitting feet taller than the largest standing pagan. Unstoppable-relentless-unforgiving.

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dashinvaine [2014-03-31 16:10:50 +0000 UTC]

That would be intimidating charging at you through a frozen forest...

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WarriorMonk1118 [2014-03-31 09:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks all who favored this. 

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