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HMB Kettle Hat - 2mm Spring steel

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$936.24
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Price in points: 2790 points
Reward points: 70 points
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This is among the most brutal helmets currently in our range. At 2mm and made of spring steel it is designed to withstand the most serious of combat you can through at it. Nothing will make up for good weapon control and respect for your opponent but this helmet will come a close second.

Although most kettle hats leave the face vulnerable, simply because many preferred the vision and access to air over the protection offered by covered helmets. This version has serious crash bars around the face and side of the head which is also covered by wedge riveted mail.

Features

  • Heavy duty sports padding
  • Full coverage face/head grill
  • Triple Chin straps

Size: 680mm (26.5") circumference, left to right - 205mm (8") , front to back - 220mm (9")
Brim size: 65mm (2.5") wide, Edge to edge width 340mm (13.4")
Height: 170mm (6.6")
Weight: 6.95kg
Gauge: 2mm (>14 Gauge)

Combat ready score: 10 of 10 (ready for HMB and SCA)

Called by many names, chapel de fer, war hat or kettle hat, the broad brimmed, open face helmet was the most popular of all helmets for fighting on foot. The broad brim shields blows from hand weapons, and offers protection from missiles from above.

They were first produced ( as reported in Documentaria Anglo, 1478) in England around 1011, 55 years before the famous battle of Hastings. These hats, although cheap, were not admired at first because they were considered cowardly. However, those who did use it, proved that it was something worthwhile.
This style of helmet is not limited to the middle ages as it continued being used in some form or another.

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