Kettle Hat Helmet 14-15th Cent. 2 mm Polished

Kettle Hat Helmet 14-15th Cent. 2 mm PolishedThroughout the Middle Ages and beyond, a deceptively simple helmet design earned its place in history's pages. The Kettle Hat was favored across England by infantrymen and men at arms alike it was quick to craft but served as an effective shield against propelled objects. Its resemblance to a cooking pot gave origin to its name: aptly dubbed 'The War Hat', this face covering had another moniker too; named \"Chapel de fer\" (French for hat of iron) and

Throughout the Middle Ages and beyond, a deceptively simple helmet design earned its place in history's pages. The Kettle Hat was favored across England by infantrymen and men at arms alike - it was quick to craft but served as an effective shield against propelled objects. Its resemblance to a cooking pot gave origin to its name: aptly dubbed 'The War Hat', this face-covering had another moniker too; named \"Chapel-de-fer\" (French for “hat of iron”) and was used in both World Wars 1 & 2.

• Made of 2mm steel, which may vary in thickness due to the handcrafted methods
• Steel is untreated but can be protected with mineral or synthetic oil if desired.
• Leather chin strap included
• Fits heads 63-64cm in perimeter