Burgundian Kettle Hat, helmet, 15th century

Burgundian helmet - iron hat, 15th century, steel 1,6 mm

This late medieval helmet is a replica of a late 15th century Burgundian helmet or war helmet, based on original artifacts (one of which is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York). The simple yet elegant design with a scalloped bowl gives this helmet a noble look.

The helmet was worn by infantrymen, archers, crossbowmen, lancers and men-at-arms throughout Europe in the High and Late Middle Ages. This simple type of helmet, shaped like a hat with a wide brim, got its name from its resemblance to a cooking pot ( kettle). Although many variations of this helmet existed, all had the main characteristic of a wide crest, which provided good protection not only against vertical sword blows, but also against arrows and other projectiles fired or thrown from above. This highly protective design, which also did not restrict the wearer's ability to see, hear or breathe, proved its worth during sieges and massed infantry battles, leading to the long-lasting popularity of this type of helmet.

The helmet is made of 1.6 mm (16 gauge) steel. The interior is blackened and features a leather hinged liner and an adjustable 3mm leather chin strap that fastens with a patinated brass buckle.

This fine and fully wearable helmet is suitable for light combat reenactments, LARP, theatrical performance or film/TV and will allow you to perfectly transform yourself into a proud medieval warrior.

• Material: 1.6 mm steel, leather liner, leather chin strap with brass buckle
• Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 65 cm
• Length (from nape of neck to forehead): approx. 21.5 cm
• Width (ear to ear): approx. 20 cm
• Height: approx. 24 cm
• Weight: approx. 2 kg