Romeinse helm Niederbieber-Buch, 1-1.2 mm Viking zwaard By the mid-13th century

By the mid-13th century

from the eighth to the fifteenth century

Historical European Martial Arts

The German sallet may have resulted from a combination of influences from the Italian sallet and German kettle hats with wide brims and visors

The cuirass is decorated with a rope-shaped ends

Romeinse helm Niederbieber-Buch, 1-1.2 mm Viking zwaard By the mid-13th centuryThis helmet is made after a late Roman original, found in a military camp in Rainau Buch (Germany). It was worn by both infantry and cavalry. This type of helmet offered better protection to the sides of the face compared to the older galea helmets. Helmets like this were worn from the 3rd century AD onwards. The helmet is made of brass and features a large neck and brow plate. The cheek plates can be fastened together. It weighs approximately 3 kg