Schaller German (Nuremberg), 15th century.

Presented by Schaller German (Nuremberg), 15th century.

German Schaller (Nuremberg), medieval helmet, 15th century



In the 15th century the schaller helmet replaced the saucer hood . By the middle of the century it had become one of the most widely used combat helmets throughout Europe. This type of helmet existed in many forms and variants, from simple to elaborate, open or peaked, with more or less pronounced neck protection, etc., and was especially popular in Italy ( celata ), Germany, France ( salade ) and England ( sallet ) are very popular.



The schaller offered here is made of approximately 1.6 mm thick steel and is based on 15th century German models, as can be seen in the German National Museum in Nuremberg.



The helmet's hood has ample neck protection and a slight crest or ridge running along the crown of the head. It is equipped with a movable face shield which is secured with steel rivets. When closed, the folding visor leaves a vision space of approximately 1.5 to 2 cm wide and 15 cm long with the lower edge extended forward, ensuring sufficient visibility and air circulation. The neck protection and visor are crimped at the bottom.

The visored helmet is blackened on the inside for added corrosion protection and has an adjustable leather inlay secured with rivets. The adjustable black leather chin strap* features an antique brass buckle (*pictures above vary from actual color).



This wearable knight helmet is suitable for reenactment, LARP, stage or TV/film and best fits late medieval settings. It is ideal for completing the armour of a European warrior and will make your transformation into a proud knight simply perfect. Of course, the medieval helmet is also an excellent decorative addition to every helmet collector's treasure trove.



Details:

- Material: 1.6mm steel, leather inlays and chin strap, brass buckle (antique finish)

- 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. 25 cm

- Weight: approx. 2.65 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 periodically caring for helmets (and armour in general), for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.


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