sallet helmet goetz

sallet helmet goetzSallets or Sallet helmets were worn all over Europe in the 15th century. The sallet is equipped with a movable visor and neck protector. Sallets were mass produced and both knights and infantry wore them in battle. In 15th century paintings it can be seen that even archers such as longbowmen wore sallets with visors.

The surcotte is best combined with a belt and shift dress

Crafted from high impact polypropylene — a lightweight and virtually unbreakable material — it is constructed to withstand the harshest impacts and conditions

the foam is coated with a strong layer of latex

Many of these helmets are held amongst military museum collections

and amongst common soldiers

with a pronounced lower extension

It fits all sizes

and amongst the excavations of Legio VIII Augusta in fort Vindonissa in Switzerland

The bow brooch is based on a Frankish/Merovingian original from the 6th–7th century

some in Norway

They are likewise particularly suitable for film and theatre

The wooden grip is decorated with a chevron