Open Faced Helmet

This class of open faced helmet, made of reinforced leather or metal, covers most of the head, save the face and neck.

These helmets commonly provide protection for the nose (this piece of the helm is called a nasal). However, many who use the metal helmets prefer not to have the added metal strip...it has been known to cause problems after being struck, and bent, often toward or into one of the wearer's eyes.

Open faced helmets are popular with officers and leaders, and are appropriately worn with medium weight armors like brigandine and chain mail.