Hood with cheek flaps, 1.6mm steel

Features a hood with cheek flaps, 1.6mm steel

Aconite with cheek flaps, medieval helmet, 1.6 mm steel



The kettle hat, a rather simple helmet in the form of a brimmed hat, came into fashion in the 13th century and was very popular among foot soldiers, archers, crossbowmen, pikemen and men-at-arms throughout Europe until the 15th century. It owes its English name ( kettle hat ) to its resemblance to a cooking pot (originally called a kettle ).

Although aconites existed in many variations, they all had the same key feature: a wide brim that provided protection against sword blows made from above and fired or thrown projectiles without restricting the wearer's vision, hearing, or breathing. This protective design proved advantageous in infantry sieges and mass battles and contributed significantly to the enduring popularity of this type of helmet. The so-called schaller was created as a monk's helmet in the 15th century.



This reconstruction of a late medieval monastery is made of 1.6 mm (16 gauge) steel. The brim edge is beaded all around and on the helmet cap there are four highly decorative cross-shaped clasps. In the overlapping areas the material thickness is up to over 5 mm. Dark brown leather straps and an antique-finished brass buckle are riveted to the two cheek flaps.



The interior of this helmet is blackened for added corrosion protection and features a high quality, riveted, adjustable padded inlay made of black fabric.



This wearable helmet is suitable for light combat, reenactment, LARP, stage or TV/film. It is best suited to late medieval settings and is ideal for completing a European warrior's armour. Of course, the medieval helmet is also an excellent addition to every helmet collector's treasure trove.



Details:

- Material: 1.6mm steel, cotton fabric lining (padded), leather chin strap with brass buckle

- Suitable for a head circumference of up to approx. 66 cm.
- Long inner distance (back of head - forehead): approx. 23 cm

- Short inner distance (ear-to-ear): approx. 19 cm

- Height: approx. 18 cm

- Wing width: approx. 8 cm

- External dimensions at the wing (length x width): approx. 39 x 35 cm

- Cheek flap dimensions (length x width): approx. 14 x 11 cm.
- Weight: approx. 4.25 kg



The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend taking care of the hulls periodically, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



This is a product of ulfberth ®.



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