Sallet
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The sallet (also called salade) was a European helmet of streamlined shape which evolved from the kettle hat during the first half of the 15th century. It is not to be confused with the barbut, which is sometimes misleadingly called "Italian sallet" though it was basically a variant of the bascinet.
The close-fitting skull of the sallet extended backwards in a broad tail, which gradually became longer in the course of the century. Some sallets were equipped with a hinged visor, while others had a sight cut into the front of the skull. Another variant left the face completely unprotected. A chin guard called bevor could be worn together with the sallet, but it was rather unpopular as it restricted breathing and movement of the head. The sallet was probably the most prevalent type of helmet in the latter part of the 15th century and was worn by cavalrymen and foot soldiers alike. In the early 16th century, it was evolved into the burgonet.
References
- Bull, Stephen / North, Tony (ed.): An Historical Guide To Arms & Armor. Facts On File, New York 1991 ISBN 0-8160-2620-3de:Schaller