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Salade (sallet) 15thC straight tail

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The salade (also called sallet and schaller) was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. Some sallets were close fitting except at the back of the head where they extended and formed a pointed tail. Some Italian ones followed the shape of the neck, and had an additional plate riveted on. Many sallets were worn with an extended, padded gorget called a bevor that protected the wearer's jaw. Some sallet versions have occularia in the form of a slit in a visor, some have this slit in the front of the helm, or even in the brim. Most sallets needed no breathing holes, as there was a natural gap where it overlapped the bevor near the wearer's mouth. Some Italian sallets had a "bellows visor" with breaths cut into the visor.

This helmet design contrasted with the barbute which was popular in Italy at the same time. Unlike the sallet, the barbute itself protected the jaw and neck. So whereas the gorget or bevor were important counterparts to the sallet, they were usually absent in barbutes. Barbutes did not pivot. Sallets did not share the barbute's resemblance to classical Greek or Roman artifacts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallet

Measurements

Internal circumference: 660mm (26")
Height: 250mm (10")
Weight: 2.4kg

Combat ready Handmade helmet comes with padded webbing and chin strap already fitted. This is a very well designed and constructed piece. Made from 16 gauge steel that has been extensively polished.

Generally shallow in form and covering only the upper half of the face, visored sallets were usually complemented by a separate bevor, a defense covering the chin and throat that was strapped around the back of the neck. German sallets typically have long pointed tails, the angularity of which reflects the late Gothic style.

Also known as a salet, sallet, schalern

A matching bevor is also available here, to help complete this gothic look.

Combat score: 9 of 10 (it's not really complete without a bevor / gorget.

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Warnervale Store
4/1 Burnet Road
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