sugarloaf helmet with hinged visor 16 mm steel poGreat helms like this became especially popular from the beginning of the 14th century. The helmet has a conical shape that helps deflect blows away from the head. This type of helmet represents the peak in the development of large helmets, or pot helms. In the Middle Ages, conical helmets were called sugarloaf helmets because their shape resembled a loaf of sugar. This helmet is distinguished by its hinged visor. It is hand crafted from 1. 6 mm thick