15th century kettle hat ralf polished Toverstokken cavalrymen often wore this type

cavalrymen often wore this type of helmet under their hat

The grip is wrapped with brown leather

Belts like this were worn all over 15th century Europe

ensuring a comfortable fit whilst providing optimal freedom of movement

Seaxes like this were used by all Germanic tribes between the 5th and 9th centuries

15th century kettle hat ralf polished Toverstokken cavalrymen often wore this typeAt the beginning of the 14th century, kettle hats like this one with sloping brims began to appear. As metalworking techniques improved, it became more cost effective 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 the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim offered protection