16th century upwards is considered to be the modern age where lot of changes occurred in terms of style of fighting and the armors that were used for protection. The constant innovation in weaponry made it more effective and the use of heavy armor and closed helmets began to phase out to more lighter and exposed versions of helmets. Some of these such as Cabasset, Morion, Hussar and brass Pickelhaube (19th C) are offered for sale in this category.