Richard III only had himself to blame, it is revealed.

[ufkacbln]

The steel itself acted like the outer shell of modern helmets

Compression and energy absorption was provided by the lining

I know because I used to wear one!

What is more they were adjustable with a "one size fits all" adjustment

There is no research on whether particular manufacturer's fitting systems were more secure or offered greater protection

 

[ufkacbln]

It is suggested that the design of Royal Helmets had a significant problem with "snag points" that could arrest the movement of a weapon, transferring the energy to rotational moevement

This could convert a simple fatal blow to a fatal blow with rotational injury to the neck and brain as well!

 

[Ganymede]

Are you one of them there re-enactor types? You sound as well-informed as some of my re-enactor chums IRL!