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Armet
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The armet is a type of combat helmet which was developed in the 15th century. It was extensively used in Italy, France, England, the Low Countries and Spain. It was distinguished by being the first he
Construction of a classic armet (c. 1490), it is fitted with a wrapper and aventail, and the method of opening the helmet is shown
Construction of a classic armet (c. 1490), it is fitted with a wrapper and aventail, and the method of opening the helmet is shown
Italian bascinet c. 1400. It has a single hinged cheekpiece, and its type may have had some influence on the development of the armet.
Italian bascinet c. 1400. It has a single hinged cheekpiece, and its type may have had some influence on the development of the armet.
Early armet, c. 1440, probably Milanese, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Early armet, c. 1440, probably Milanese, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Armet made in 1915 to replace the missing original on an English Greenwich armour c. 1587
Armet made in 1915 to replace the missing original on an English Greenwich armour c. 1587
Sallet
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The sallet was a combat helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular,
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…attachment of such crests. The armet was most popular in Italy, however, in England, France and Spain it was widely used by men-at-arms alongside the sallet, whilst in Germany the latter helmet was much more common. It is believed that the close helmet resulted from a combination of various elements derived…
Light Italian celata (sallet) c. 1460, covered with velvet and decorated with repoussé gilt copper edging and crest
Light Italian celata (sallet) c. 1460, covered with velvet and decorated with repoussé gilt copper edging and crest
A German sallet with bevor, c. 1480–1490
A German sallet with bevor, c. 1480–1490
Sallet from c. 1460 in the "English-Burgundian" style, in many ways intermediate between the Italian and German forms
Sallet from c. 1460 in the "English-Burgundian" style, in many ways intermediate between the Italian and German forms
Main types of sallets: German (left), Italian (right)]
Main types of sallets: German (left), Italian (right)]