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Product description
This sallet is based on a 15th-century original made in the German style. Sallets like this emerged between 1450-1460 and were worn throughout Europe, particularly in Germany where it was extremely popular even among the aristocracy. The visor of this sallet is made in the art of the late Gothic and the neck guard consists of multiple lamellae for greater freedom of movement.
The German sallet could be the result of a blend of influences from the Italian sallet and the German kettle hat with a wide brim and visor, which were used in the first half of the 15th century. This sallet is made in the German style. Sallets like this were primarily worn in combination with a bevor, but sometimes also with a gorget or without additional neck protection. The sallet can be worn in 5 different ways, with or without a bevor:
1, Sallet half over the head, this provides optimal field of vision
2, Sallet half over the head and bevor closed. This gives an optimal field of vision with extra protection to the face
3, Sallet flat on the head with visor open, this provides optimal field of vision and is useful for shouting orders in battle.
4, Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed. This offers slightly more field of vision than with the visor closed.
5, Sallet flat on the head with visor closed, this provides maximum protection to the head and face.
