medieval german sallet helmet with padded liner School Birka and Haithabu

Birka and Haithabu

This spearhead with hand-forged finish is specially made for javelin throwing

The two splits in the fabric on the sides ensure that the tunic may be worn comfortably

The pauldrons can be easily attached to the gorget and attached to the arm with leather straps

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medieval german sallet helmet with padded liner School Birka and HaithabuThe German sallet is based on an original from 1480 crafted in Nuremberg in the German style. Sallets of this type emerged between 1450 and 1460 and were worn throughout Europeespecially in Germany, where they became immensely popular, even amongst the aristocracy. Both noblemen and foot soldiers were frequently equipped with sallets. In some cases, sallets were mass produced prior to military campaigns. The visor of this sallet is constructed in the