Helmets

The barbute (barbuta in Italian) was a helmet that was popular in Italy during the 15th century but less so throughout the rest of Europe. Our barbute is a replica of one on display in the Musee' de Armee, Paris. It probably dates from between 1460 -1470 and was made in the Lombard town of Missaglia.

Our barbute is hand crafted from 16 gauge steel and features an adjustable leather liner and buckled leather chin strap.

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Resembling the classic Greek helmets from an earlier age these helmets were popular throughout Italy and other European countries from the 15th century and offered an alternative to the more restrictive sallet.

The extended sides protected the neck and jaw, dispensing with the need for a separate bevor or gorget. Crafted in 14 gauge steel with an adjustable leather liner and chinstrap.

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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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. 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.

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.

Please note: These helmets are FACTORY SECONDS. This may mean there is a slight blemish or rusting of the finish or that the accuracy of this helmet does not meet the stringent guidelines set out by the Royal Armouries e.g. the alignment of the rivets does not exactly match the position of the originals.

These helmets are high quality and are an absolute bargain at this price.

Comes packed in a brown, unbranded cardboard box.

Our Houndskull Bascinet is modelled on a late 14th. century original. The visor can be raised to provide greater vision and ventilation.  It features brass studs (vervelles) for the attachment of an aventail. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel and the helmet is fitted with a leather suspension and chinstrap. Manufactured by GDFB and perfect for re-enactment.

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Our 15th Century Great Bascinet features a moveable visor that can be opened both upward and also towards each side thanks to the removable pins in the hinges. Brass vervelles attached to the rim serve as attachment points for an aventail. It is crafted from 14 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and features a padded lining and a leather chin strap.

Depth: 43cm
Width: 33cm
Interior Circumference: 61cm
Steel Thickness: 14 Gauge
Weight: 3175g

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

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