Large pot helmet with brass fittings and leather inlays, 14th century, 1.6 mm steel 1716442000

Very nice reconstruction of a late medieval pot helmet (also called bucket helmet or barrel helmet ) as worn in the 14th century.

The so-called big helmet (in English big helmet or big helmet or big helmet ) was often worn over a smaller, lighter helmet (e.g. a brain-hood). It spread throughout Central Europe in the Middle Ages, and numerous contemporary images, miniatures and finds from Germany, Flanders, England, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, etc. attest to the popularity of this type of helmet. Such helmets appeared at the time of the Crusades in the late 12th / early 13th century and were used by knights well into the 14th century.

The replica offered here is made of 1.6 mm carbon steel (16 gauge) and has a cruciform brass appliqué on the front. The individual parts of the knight's helmet are connected to each other by steel rivets. The viewing slots are approximately 15 cm long and 1.3 cm wide, and the numerous recesses in the lower half ensure the necessary air circulation.

The interior is blackened and fitted with a riveted and adjustable leather inlay. The 2mm thick brown leather chin strap is fitted with a brass buckle (with an antique finish).

Details:
- Material: 1.6mm steel, brass fittings, leather inlays and chinstrap
- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 74cm
- Long inner distance (back of head to forehead): approx. 26 cm.
- Short inner distance (ear-to-ear): approx. 21 cm
- Height: approx.32 cm
- Weight: approx.3.8 kg

The above specifications may vary slightly from item to item.