In the 15th century, the combat helmet known as the sallet superseded the bascinet and, by the mid-century, had become one of the most worn helmets throughout Europe. This helmet type could be found in many different shapes and variations - from plain to elaborately crafted, open-faced or visored, with a more or less pronounced tailpiece, etc. - and was especially popular in Italy (celata), Germany (Schaller), France (salade) and England. At the dawn of the Renaissance, this medieval helmet eventually evolved into the 16th c. burgonet.
This authentic, fully battle-ready reconstruction of a German sallet crafted around 1480 A.D. is made of 2 mm steel and features a projecting neck guard and a slight ridge or crest running along its apex. The rolled edge is adorned with grooves, and the rectangular, approx. 1 to 1.5 cm wide, 14 cm long eye-slit with an extended lower lip ensures sufficient vision, while also allowing for proper ventilation.
The interior is blackened for better corrosion resistance, and fitted with an adjustable, padded, black cloth liner attached with rivets. The sturdy chin strap made of brown, 2 mm thick leather closes with an antiqued brass buckle.
- Suited for combat re-enactment
- Material: 2 mm steel
- Finish: polished and oiled
- Incl. padded cloth liner and leather chin strap with antiqued brass buckle
- Height: approx. 24 cm
- Circumference of the helmet: 69 cm
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