Medieval secret, 2 mm (battle-ready)

Product description

The secret, also known as cervelliere, is a simple, close-fitting steel cap that has been worn since the late 12th or early 13th century, often together with a chainmail coif or camail. By the end of the 13th century, it became customary to wear the secret under a great helm - a kind of "hidden helm" that became visible once the wearer removed that great helm during combat, which often happened because the great helm hindered vision and breathing.

Although the secret gradually evolved into the bascinet, it remained in use well into the early modern period. In the 17th century, nobles wore a later variant, the secret, hidden under a feathered hat or wide-brimmed hat - sometimes the steel cap was even sewn into the hat, so that style and protection went hand in hand. This reconstruction of a high medieval, visor-less secret is made of 2 mm steel, internally hardened with a riveted leather inlay, adjustable chin strap and antiqued brass buckle.

This battle-ready helmet is suitable for show combat and training / sparring within re-enactment - not for LARP - and due to its compact shape is also easy to combine with a great helm on top.