Product description
This is a highly authentic replica of the helmet from the Avant armor displayed at the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow, dated around 1440 AD. This type of helmet was common in Northern Italy but was also worn throughout Europe.
The barbute is a type of sallet developed so that the wearer did not need a chainmail camail or other neck protection. Barbutes were first developed from the early 15th century, with this particular type emerging in the second half of the 15th century. It resembles a sallet less than its predecessors and was likely strongly inspired by Greek Corinthian helmets from classical antiquity. During the Italian Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in this period, which by the early 16th century influenced the all’antica armor style, affecting the development of plate armor.
This barbute features a T-shaped visor. The forward-facing edges of the helmet provide protection for the cheeks and face without obstructing the field of vision. The crest on this helmet is also influenced by the all’antica style, imitating the crests of Roman legionary helmets and associating the wearer with that glorious classical past.
The helmet is made from 2 mm steel, with the two halves welded together. It comes with a high-quality, adjustable padded liner and a riveted leather chin strap with a brass buckle for comfort and secure wear.
