Product description
At the end of the 14th century, the kettle hat gradually developed toward the cabasset. This provided even better protection for the head while 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, while the helmet still provided an excellent field of vision, good hearing, and optimal protection. Kettle hats like these were worn by armies across Europe from the second half of the 15th century and remained popular well into the 16th century.
This kettle hat is a replica of a 15th-century example depicted in various Spanish manuscripts. Helmets like this came into use in the 15th century and continued to be worn well into the 16th century.
It is made of 2 mm thick steel (the brim is 1.6 mm thick) and features a linen lining and a chin strap with a historically accurate buckle.
