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Horns on viking helmets are a very common mistake than a little googling can correct.
I would be more impressed by someone who can actually name a highland clan from tartan or pinpoint the right sewing in a XVth century gambison.
As for the historical acuracy, I'm focusing on the functionality firsthand.
I mostly use historical source because, well, they know how to do it and were damn' serious about protection.
There is no plastic in this.
I use an old miner helmet. A leather helmet, that is.
Found a bunch at my favorite reseller and decide to use them. They are simply two formed hard leather pieces sewed together.