15th century kettle hat ralf polished Toverstokken vest or other Renaissance clothing

vest or other Renaissance clothing

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

cavalrymen often wore this type of helmet under their hat

Skrama seaxes were widely used by all Germanic tribes and by the Vikings

15th century kettle hat ralf polished Toverstokken vest or other Renaissance clothingAt 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