14e eeuwse ketelhoed, 1-1.2 mm Arm & schouderpantser This helm is battle-ready and

This helm is battle-ready and made of 2 mm thick steel

modern application is mainly concerned with the increased visual value of the blade pattern

In de Middeleeuwen droegen ridders en voetvolk vaak wambuiskappen en kragen zoals deze

These wide leg wraps can be worn in different ways

while his squire hands him his helmet

14e eeuwse ketelhoed, 1-1.2 mm Arm & schouderpantser This helm is battle-ready andIn the early 14th century, kettle hats like this one with sloping brims emerged. Advances in metalworking made it cheaper to produce kettle hats from a single piece. The brim of the kettle hat became more sloped, allowing it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on both the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim provided protection against downward blows and projectiles.