Product description
This sallet is based on a 15th-century original made in the German style. Sallets like this emerged between 1450 and 1460 and were worn throughout Europe, with particular popularity in Germany, even among the aristocracy. The visor of this sallet is crafted in the late Gothic style, and the neckpiece consists of multiple lames for greater freedom of movement.
The German sallet may have resulted from a combination of influences from the Italian sallet and German kettle hats with wide brims and visors, which were used in the first half of the 15th century. This sallet is made in the German style. Sallets like this were mainly worn in combination with a bevor, but sometimes with a gorget or without additional neck protection.
The sallet can be worn in five different ways, with or without a bevor:
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Sallet worn halfway over the head – provides an optimal field of vision.
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Sallet halfway over the head with bevor closed – offers an optimal field of vision with extra facial protection.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor open – allows for optimal visibility and is practical for giving commands in battle.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed – provides slightly more visibility than with a fully closed visor.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor closed – offers maximum protection for the head and face.
