Is the answer to my question in this thread, re: helms and blackjack, the same as if the question had been with regard to cranial?

http://forums.carrionfields.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=6&topic_id=21747&mesg_id=21747&listing_type=search#21766

That is to say if two items have the same AC values but one is a "full helm" (i.e. can't wear a mask) and the other is just a helmet (i.e. can wear a mask), then will the former give you more resistance to cranial than the latter?

>That is to say if two items have the same AC values but one is
>a "full helm" (i.e. can't wear a mask) and the other is just a
>helmet (i.e. can wear a mask), then will the former give you
>more resistance to cranial than the latter?

It doesn't matter if it's a "full helm", just that it's a piece of armor with AC bash.

Thanks.