Bugme Posted October 26, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2018 Built by the Knights of St. John in the city of Valletta, Malta, this palace now houses the Presidential offices. It is not open to the public every day so, finding it open on a public day is a treat. With over 30 visits into the capital, we finally found it with doors open. It was worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bugme Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted October 26, 2018 My affection for headgear was obvious since a large share of my photo's are helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 26, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 26, 2018 What a joy it must be to see all of that in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted October 26, 2018 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2018 That is impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted October 26, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 26, 2018 Wow, that's very cool!!! Thank you for posting that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 26, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 26, 2018 Wow! What a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 27, 2018 Share #10 Posted October 27, 2018 Wow! What a treat! Exactly what I was going to say...verbatim. What a great place. Those helmets are ornate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 27, 2018 Share #11 Posted October 27, 2018 Amazing! Think of all the history, just associated with those artifacts alone. They represent a lot of stories told and untold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted October 27, 2018 Share #12 Posted October 27, 2018 The hand work on those helmets is amazing, from the construction to the artistic detailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted October 27, 2018 Share #13 Posted October 27, 2018 A new direction for the helmet forum. Looks like hours of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 27, 2018 Share #14 Posted October 27, 2018 Helmet feuds can now be settled with jousting competitions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted October 27, 2018 Thanks guys! I told my wife after seeing these helmets that now mine all suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 28, 2018 Share #16 Posted October 28, 2018 Thanks guys! I told my wife after seeing these helmets that now mine all suck. Don't worry, I'm sure there are people who would gladly take them off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted October 29, 2018 Don't worry, I'm sure there are people who would gladly take them off your handsLet's not get crazy. I once had a car that sucked but, I kept driving it since it was what I could afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 29, 2018 Share #18 Posted October 29, 2018 Let's not get crazy. I once had a car that sucked but, I kept driving it since it was what I could afford. Yeah but these engraved and decorated helmets really make your painted ones look lame; to save your coolness you can send your WWII collection to Brig and I. Also is that 'battle' damage on the 3rd pic down in post 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted November 9, 2018 Also is that 'battle' damage on the 3rd pic down in post 5? Yes it is, there were several pieces with these musket ball dents. While it may have stopped penetration, I bet it didn't stop broken ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted November 10, 2018 Share #20 Posted November 10, 2018 Yes it is, there were several pieces with these musket ball dents. While it may have stopped penetration, I bet it didn't stop broken ribs. Ouch. I guess that was better than a fatal wound (especially in those days), but talk about a hard hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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