Italian Salet Helmet

The Italian Salet Helmet is a sleek, late–medieval headpiece originating from Italy in the 15th century. It features a smooth, rounded skull cap with an extended tail at the back to protect the neck and a curved brow for improved deflection of blows. Unlike the German sallet, the Italian version often has a cleaner, more open design—sometimes with a separate bevor for face and throat protection. It was commonly worn by knights and men-at-arms during the Renaissance period, valued for its elegan…

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