German Sallet, ca. 1480 AD, Battle-Ready Helmet, various sizes

German Sallet, Medieval Helmet, ca. 1480 AD, 2 mm Steel

– Battle-Ready –

In the 15th century, the combat helmet known as the sallet superseded the bascinet and, by the mid-century, had become one of the most worn helmets throughout Europe. This helmet type could be found in many different shapes and variations - from plain to elaborately crafted, open-faced or visored, with a more or less pronounced tailpiece, etc. - and was especially popular in Italy (celata), Germany (Schaller), France (salade) and England. At the dawn of the Renaissance, this medieval helmet eventually evolved into the 16th c. burgonet.

This authentic, fully battle-ready reconstruction of a German sallet crafted around 1480 A.D. is made of 2 mm steel and features a projecting neck guard and a slight ridge or crest running along its apex. The rolled edge is adorned with grooves, and the rectangular, approx. 1 to 1.5 cm wide, 14 cm long eye-slit with an extended lower lip ensures sufficient vision, while also allowing for proper ventilation.

The interior is blackened for better corrosion resistance, and fitted with an adjustable, padded, black cloth liner attached with rivets. The sturdy chin strap made of brown, 2 mm thick leather closes with an antiqued brass buckle.

This late medieval helm is available in two sizes (M and L).

Details:
- Suited for combat re-enactment
- Material: 2 mm steel
- Finish: polished and oiled
- Incl. padded cloth liner and leather chin strap with antiqued brass buckle
- Height: approx. 24 cm

Size Chart:

Size	Max. head circumference	Inner distance back to forehead approx.	Inner distance ear to ear approx.	Weight approx.
M	66 cm	23 cm	19 cm	2.4 kg
L	69 cm	24 cm	20 cm	2.6 kg

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain helmets on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.

This is an ULFBERTH® product.