15th century Burgundian kettle hat, 1.6 mm

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At the end of the 14th century, the kettle hat gradually developed towards the cabasset. This provided even better protection for the head whilst retaining its characteristic brim. The sloping brim helped to deflect blows and projectiles, preventing the full impact of an attack from striking the helmet and head directly.

This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim offered additional protection against downward strikes and projectiles, whilst the helmet still provided an excellent field of vision, good hearing, and optimal protection. Kettle hats such as these were worn by armies across Europe from the second half of the 15th century (such as at the end of the Hundred Years' War between England and France and during the time of the Duchy of Burgundy) and remained popular well into the 16th century.

The helmet is a replica of a 15th-century Burgundian kettle hat, which is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It features a lining and chin strap. Should you wish to wear additional padded protection, measure your head circumference whilst 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.

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Product details:

Material: steel

Steel thickness: 1.6 mm

Head circumference: 58-63 cm

Finish: polished

Based on a historic original

Shipment weight (grams): 3000

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15th century Burgundian kettle hat, 1.6 mm

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