In 1095, the Byzantine Emperor Alexius l sent ambassadors to ask for military help from western Europeans as his empire was threatened by the Seljuk Turks. In response to this request, Pope Urban ll called on all Christians to wage war against the Turks and promised that those who perished in this endeavor would receive immediate forgiveness of their sins. The armies that took part in the early Crusades such as this one most likely used the flat top armor helmet. So, if you plan to attend a Halloween costume party as a French or Norman knight, make sure to order a flat top Crusader armor helmet to jive with the breast plate, chain mail, tunic and sword. The armies finally captured Jerusalem in July 15, 1099 after prevailing in savage battles and proceeded to create four crusader states along the Syrian and Palestinian coast. Important Features:
_ Size : 12 «_
_ Finish : Silver finish
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