15th century kettle hat with antique finish Harnassen The Viking god Odin

The Viking god Odin

In the 16th century

The Viking horn cup is crafted from beautifully smooth

Delivered as a pair

The cuirass was often combined with bascinets

15th century kettle hat with antique finish Harnassen The Viking god OdinIn the early 15th century, kettle hats with very wide brims, sometimes even incorporating a visor, began to appear in Germany. These helmets were often combined with a mail camail, a gorget, or a steel bevor. This type of helmet sometimes closely resembled a German variant of an early sallet, from which the German sallet was later developed. Helmets of this kind were primarily used in the Holy Roman Empire. The sloping brims of this kettle hat serve