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 of this sallet is crafted in the late Gothic style, and the neck guard consists of several lames to allow greater freedom of movement.

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

The sallet can be worn 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 – offers an optimal field of vision with extra facial protection.

3. Sallet flat on the head with visor open – ensures maximum visibility and is convenient for giving commands in battle.

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

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

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