16th century armet, 1–1.2 mm

Product description

This armet is based on early 16th-century originals. During this period, craftsmen developed high-quality Greenwich armors in Tudor England. The armet features a characteristic pointed tip that curves upward, resembling the bow of a ship. These helmets were often richly decorated. Armets like this were highly popular among the European aristocracy and saw use in Italy, France, England, the Low Countries, and Spain.

The armet was the first helmet of its time to fully enclose the head while staying compact and light enough to give the wearer full freedom of movement. Its use was essentially limited to fully armored knights and warriors. The helmet needed a mechanism to open and close so the wearer could put it on. A typical armet consisted of four parts: the skull, two large hinged cheek pieces that closed over the chin at the front, and a visor with double pivot points, one on each side of the skull.

This armet features a chin guard that closes fully. The corded lower edge can optionally overlap high gorgets. Both sides of the visor include ventilation holes for added comfort and visibility.