15th century German kettle hat, antique finish, 1.6 mm

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In the early 15th century, kettle hats with very wide brims, sometimes even incorporating a visor, began to appear in Germany. These helmets were often combined with a mail camail, a gorget, or a steel bevor. This type of helmet sometimes closely resembled a German variant of an early sallet, from which the German sallet was later developed. Helmets of this kind were primarily used in the Holy Roman Empire.

The sloping brims of this kettle hat serve to reduce the impact of blows or projectiles upon the helmet and the head. This type of helmet proved so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The kettle hat may be worn either half on the head for optimal visibility or lowered over the eyes. The manner in which it is worn closely resembles that of a sallet.

Whilst this type of kettle hat usually had a wider brim, examples with a narrower brim do exist, such as this one. A kettle hat of this kind is depicted, for example, in the BNF Latin 512 Speculum humanae salvationis from 1410.

This helmet is approximately 28 cm high. The eye slits are about 7.5 cm long and 0.65 cm wide. It has an inner diameter of 68 cm (excluding the leather lining) and fits most head circumferences of approximately 58 to 61 cm. 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 may be removed.

Product details

Product details:

Head circumference: 58-61 cm

Height: 28 cm

Material: steel

Finish: patinated

Steel thickness: 1.6 mm

Weight: 2.1 kg

Based on a historic original

Shipment weight (grams): 3000

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15th century German kettle hat, antique finish, 1.6 mm

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