Recommended combination
Product description
This sallet is based on a 15th-century original made in the German style. Sallets like this emerged between 1450 and 1460 and were worn throughout Europe, with particular popularity in Germany — even among the aristocracy. The visor is crafted in the late Gothic style, and the neckpiece consists of multiple lames for greater freedom of movement.
The German sallet may have developed from a combination of the Italian sallet and German kettle hats with wide brims and visors, popular in the first half of the 15th century. This sallet is made in the German style. Wear it in combination with a bevor, with a gorget, or without additional neck protection.
Wear the sallet in five different ways, with or without a bevor:
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Sallet worn halfway over the head – provides an optimal field of vision.
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Sallet halfway over the head with bevor closed – optimal field of vision with extra facial protection.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor open – maximum visibility, practical for giving commands in battle.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed – slightly more visibility than a fully closed visor.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor closed – maximum protection for the head and face.
