Helmets

The burgonet helmet is characterised by a head with a large fixed or hinged peak projecting above the face-opening, and usually, an integral, keel-like, crest or comb running from front to rear. Attached to the headpiece are substantial hinged cheekpieces which usually do not meet at the chin or throat.

This lightweight helmet offered excellent visibility but full protection on the battlefield. The helmet is lined with a leather padding.

Weight: 2.6kg
Circumference: 76cm
Height: 35cm
Material: 16 Gauge Steel

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

Our Beowulf Helmet is of late Anglo-Saxon/Viking design. It is constructed from 18 gauge steel with antiqued brass decoration befitting the status on an Anglo-Saxon Hero. It features and adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap and a zinc plated chainmail aventail to protect the neck.

Height: 23cm
Width: 21cm
Depth: 24cm
Circumference: 66cm
Weight: 2108g

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

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The Spangenhelm was a creation of the Scythians and Sarmatians from the Eurasian steppes. By the 6th century it had become the most common helmet design in Europe. The word Spangenhelm is of German origin and refers to the “spangen” which were the metal strips that formed the helmet’s construction.

Spangenhelms were popular as they were relatively easy and cheap to produce. They were eventually replaced by stronger, but more expensive nasal helms with 1 piece skulls. Some of the nasal helmets shown on the Bayeux Tapestry seem to be of Spangenhelm construction.

Our Viking Ocular/Spectacled Helmet is crafted in 16 gauge steel with an aged patina antiqued finish and has an adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap.

Height: 25cm
Depth: 23cm
Width: 20cm
Circumference (inside): 61cm
Weight: 1216g

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

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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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.

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.