Late Medieval Onion Top Kettle Hat with Eye-Slits

Late Medieval Kettle Hat with Onion-Shaped Bowl and Eye-Slits

This late medieval helm is a reconstruction of an onion top kettle hat or war hat. It is crafted from approx. 1.6 mm thick steel, and hence only suitable to a limited extent for combat re-enactment. Each eye-slit is approx. 8 cm long, 1 cm wide, and the edge of the brim is rolled all around.
The interior is blackened for better corrosion resistance and fitted with a riveted suspension liner made of leather. The adjustable leather chin strap closes with an antiqued brass buckle.

Suitable for light combat re-enactment, LARP, stage or TV/film, this fully wearable helmet is most fitting for settings of the late Middle Ages and ideal to complete the armour of a European warrior. Of course, it will also make a great addition to any helmet collector’s treasure chamber.

Details:
- Material: 1.6 mm steel, leather inlay, leather chin strap with brass buckle
- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 67 cm
- Long distance (back to front): approx. 23 cm
- Short distance (ear to ear): approx. 20 cm
- Outer dimensions at the brim (L x B): approx. 36 x 22 cm
- Height: approx. 25 cm
- Weight: approx. 1970 g

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.