German sallet Augsburg, 1.6 mm

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 across Europe — particularly popular in Germany, even among the aristocracy. The visor is crafted in the late Gothic style, and the neck guard consists of multiple lamellae for increased mobility.

The German sallet may have developed from a blend of the Italian sallet and German kettle hats with wide brims and visors, used during the first half of the 15th century. Built in the German style, it features a neck guard composed of several lamellae.

Sallets came in many variants, reflecting the needs of the wearer. This type was developed for infantry — combine it with a high gorget for fuller protection. During wartime, manufacturers produced them quickly and in large numbers to meet demand.

Wear this sallet with a bevor, a gorget, or without additional neck protection. It works in five different configurations, with or without a bevor:

1. Sallet half over the head – optimal field of vision.

2. Sallet half over the head with bevor closed – optimal vision with extra facial protection.

3. Sallet flat on the head with visor open – optimal vision, useful for issuing commands in battle.

4. Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed – slightly reduced vision but added facial protection.

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

It features a movable visor and a long neck guard. At 1.6 mm steel thickness, it's ideal for reenactment.