{"title":"Kettle hats \u0026 cabassets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eThe medieval kettle hat is one of the most recognizable and versatile helmets from European history and is often depicted in illuminated manuscripts. This helmet, also known as a kettle hat or chapel-de-fer, became popular from the 12th century and remained in use well into the 15th century. The design is simple yet effective: a round or slightly conical helmet with a wide sloping brim. This brim was intended to deflect blows, arrows, and falling debris, providing protection that was unmatched by any other helmet type during battles in open terrain and sieges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eThe kettle hat was worn by a wide range of fighters, including infantrymen, crusaders, city guards, and archers. Because sight and hearing were hardly restricted, this helmet type was ideal for soldiers who needed to react quickly. During the Crusades, the kettle hat was particularly favored for its good sun protection and ability to deflect rain and arrows from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eIn agricultural communities and city armies, the kettle hat was a practical choice: it was relatively inexpensive to produce and required less specialized craftsmanship than more complex helmets like the bascinet or great helm. This allowed for large-scale production, contributing to its widespread distribution throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eIn the 14th and 15th centuries, the kettle hat underwent improvements. Some models acquired a more conical shape to better deflect blows. Additionally, variants with reinforced brims or ribs for extra sturdiness appeared. Despite the rise of more advanced plate armor, the kettle hat remained in use, especially among infantry who needed maximum visibility and protection against projectiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"16de-eeuwse-cabasset","title":"16th century Cabasset, 1.3 mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThis helmet is based on an original from the early 16th century. In the first half of the 16th century, the cabasset emerged in Spain. Cabassets were mainly produced in Calatayud, a city in Aragón. Like morions, the cabasset was worn by infantry in pike and shot formations. It was popular in 16th-century England and was used during the English Civil War. It was one of the most popular helmets of the late 15th and 16th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eSeveral of these helmets were brought to the New World by the Pilgrim Fathers, and one such example was found on Jamestown Island. Thanks to its brim, the cabasset offers excellent protection against downward strikes and projectiles. The brim is slightly curved upward so as not to obstruct the wearer’s field of vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"817\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis cabasset features a leather lining and a chin strap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50997572895048,"sku":"1716678400","price":88.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSsssC01127.jpg?v=1780055905"},{"product_id":"italiaanse-ketelhoed-1460","title":"Kettle hat Maciejowski Bible, 1.6 mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eKettle hats like this emerged during the Crusades, around the late 12th to early 13th century. This type of helmet may have been adopted from Byzantine armies, who wore similar helmets with longer brims. They were worn alongside nasal helmets. Like spangenhelms, these helmets were made from multiple pieces. This type remained in use until the early 14th century, and various versions are depicted in the Maciejowski Bible from 1250. Multi-piece kettle hats were ideal for infantry, as they were inexpensive to produce and could be repaired during campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eThis type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim provided protection against downward blows and projectiles. The helmet offers a clear field of vision, good hearing, and optimal protection. By the early 14th century, the kettle hat evolved into more advanced forms made from a single piece of steel, with a sloped brim that deflected projectiles from above, reducing impact on the helmet and head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1161\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis helmet is made from 1.6 mm thick steel and features an adjustable leather liner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50997662089544,"sku":"1716388000","price":108.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC06892.jpg?v=1766565258"},{"product_id":"ketelhoed-soldaat-1-mm","title":"Kettle hat soldier, 1–1.2 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 14th century, kettle hats like this one with sloped brims appeared. Improved metalworking made it possible and more affordable to mass-produce one-piece kettle hats. The sloped brim deflected projectiles from above, reducing the impact on both the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim also protected against downward strikes and projectiles, while providing excellent visibility, good hearing, and optimal protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kettle hat has been specially developed for LARP battles and theater. The helmet is made of 1 mm steel so it is much lighter than a historic helmet. This makes it not suitable for re-enactment battles, but perfect for LARP battles, film, theater, and to wear as an accessory on your costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epic Armoury","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":51030363013448,"sku":"200114M","price":154.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":51030363046216,"sku":"200114L","price":154.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_8d294570-4e18-400f-add7-3e77f61da666.jpg?v=1753498825"},{"product_id":"middeleeuwse-ketelhoed-met-baard","title":"Medieval kettle hat with beard, 1.2 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kettle hat was a frequently used medieval helmet. It was made in different versions, like the kettle hat with beard. The beard was actually some sort of early bevor that was fastened to the kettle hat. This ensures that, as usual with kettle hats, this kettle hat provided protection against falling arrows and projectiles. Additionally, this type of kettle hat protected the neck and face very well. This makes it an ideal helmet. This helmet is well suited for battlefield assisting functions such as water carrying or archery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e","brand":"Mytholon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51007516737864,"sku":"991946","price":109.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC07230.jpg?v=1766571913"},{"product_id":"middeleeuwse-soldatenhelm-owen","title":"14th century kettle hat Owen, 1.2 mm","description":"Kettle hats like this, with sloping brims, appeared in the early 14th century. Advances in metalworking made it cheaper to produce kettle hats from a single piece. The brim became more sloped, allowing it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on both the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim provided protection against downward strikes and projectiles, making it especially useful for soldiers and infantry who frequently faced mounted knights. The helmet offers an excellent field of vision, good hearing, and optimal protection.","brand":"Mytholon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51007522898248,"sku":"970083","price":82.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC05354_aacdc84e-e33d-4e3b-95c3-3c6fc687505d.jpg?v=1765459445"},{"product_id":"ketelhoed-14de-15de-eeuws-2-mm","title":"Kettle hat, 14th–15th century, 2 mm (battle-ready)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eIn the early 14th century, kettle hats like this one with sloped brims appeared. 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This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim provided protection against downward blows and projectiles. The helmet offers an excellent field of vision, good hearing, and optimal protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"732\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou can secure this kettle hat with the chin strap, and it features a suede leather liner, allowing you to adjust it for a perfect fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lord of Battles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51011351183688,"sku":"25137PL16","price":140.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC05599_d42c7f1f-ff38-414f-a2d6-f4c8da4edf38.jpg?v=1765535442"},{"product_id":"16de-eeuwse-spaanse-morion-cabasset-antieke-afwerking","title":"16th century Spanish cabasset, antique finish, 1.6 mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eThis helmet is based on an original from the early 16th century. In the first half of the 16th century, the cabasset developed in Spain. 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