15th century sallet, black, 1.6 mm

Product description

This sallet is based on a 15th-century original made in the German style. Sallets like this appeared between 1450 and 1460 and were worn throughout Europe by both infantry and aristocracy. The visor is crafted in the late Gothic style, and the neck guard features several lames for greater freedom of movement.

The German sallet may have developed from a mix of influences — the Italian sallet and the German kettle hats with wide brims and visors used in the first half of the 15th century. Sallets like this were mainly worn with a bevor, but sometimes with a gorget or even without additional neck protection.

Wear this sallet in five different ways, with or without a bevor:

1. Sallet worn halfway on the head – provides an optimal field of vision.

2. Sallet halfway on the head with bevor closed – optimal field of vision with extra facial protection.

3. Sallet flat on the head with visor open – maximum visibility, ideal for giving commands in battle.

4. Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed – slightly more visibility than with the visor closed.

5. Sallet flat on the head with visor closed – maximum protection for the head and face.

Sallets were often produced in large numbers during times of impending war. Some, like this one, were blackened to prevent rust. The maximum inner circumference is 68 cm (excluding the lining). This helmet includes an inner lining and a chin strap. To wear additional padded protection, measure your head circumference while wearing it. The padded lining already inside the helmet is usually sufficient. To create more space, remove the lining.