Sallets

This helmet is of the type known as an archer's helm. This shape was commonly seen during the Wars of the Roses in England from 1455 to 1485. The rounded top and flared neck guard provided protection from missiles coming from above, while the wide face opening allowed for the unimpeded vision necessary for an accurate aim.

This premium helmet features an attached liner and chin-strap in natural leather. Reproduced in steel, it is fully wearable by most adults.

Circumference: 65cm
Width: 19cm
Depth: 24cm
Weight: 2211g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal. The large amount of artistic representation and original pieces indicate that even with a slight German predominancy, this was a common choice of helmet throughout Europe.

This specific model, with back tail and without a visor, was commonly used by infantry and mercenaries due to its versatility.

Made of 1.6mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Perimeter: 63-64 cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Near to the end of 15th-century, sallets began a transformation into the shapes known as "transitional". This replica is based on a piece known as A72 from the Wallace Collection dated on 1520 and is attributed to have been manufactured in the north of Italy. It was likely used with a gorget without bevor and belonged to the collection of the Count of Nieuwerkerke, and acquired by Sir Richard Wallace in 1871. This style of sallet can be seen in the painting by Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc in his piece “Castles and Warfare in the Middle Ages”.

Made of 2mm steel with a 1.6mm steel faceplate. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with a mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal.

Outer Circumference: 63-64 cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal.

Made in steel of 1.6mm. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Between 1450 and 1500 no one went to war without wearing at least one form of head protection, usually barbute or sallet. There were many different designs depending on the origin of the item but some, as the one shown here, had simple but effective designs. 

Made of 1.6mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal.

Made in 1.6mm steel with a natural canvas liner. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size: 62-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our English Sallet is based on the Coventry Sallet, a surviving original from the 15^th century currently on display in the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. This helmet was made during the period of the Wars of the Roses, most likely by an Italian armourer working in England, and is made in the English style. Very few pieces of English made armour survive from this period and the Coventry Sallet is believed to be the only example of its type in England.

This sallet is hand crafted from polished steel and features a (pin locked) hinged visor that can be raised for better vision. The back and sides of the helmet feature rows of decorative rivets and the inside is lined with an adjustable leather spider with adjustable leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference: 63 cm
Height: 30 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 38 cm
Weight: 2.034 kg
Material: 18 Gauge Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Gothic Sallet is hand crafted from polished steel and features an articulated 'tail' that protects the neck without restricting movement. The visor is also hinged and can be lifted for better vision. The helmet is lined with an adjustable leather spider and features and adjustable leather chin strap.

Height: 24cm
Length: 43cm
Width: 23cm
Thickness: 18 gauge
Weight: 3050g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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