High quality reproduction steel Kettle Hat helmet, modelledon the widely used medieval armour.
The Kettle Hat Helmet is a design which dates back to, andwas very popular in, the medieval period – particularly with infantryman in the100 Years War. This style of helmet took its English name from a metal cookingpot, which it resembled, known as a Kettle; originating from the Germanic word‘cetel’. This helmet was so successful at protecting its wearer fromprojectiles that the design was reintroduced in both World War 1 and 2.
This replica kettle helmet is constructed with 18 gauge steeland is a true likeness to helmets of this type from the medieval period. Itfeatures studded detail just above the large rim, a leather adjustable linerand chin strap. Although it is not recommended that this helmet be used forre-enactment, it is ideal for LARP, fancy dress or even as a stunning displaypiece for the home when combined with one of our wooden helmet stands.
You can see Kettle Helmets in the Royal Armouries collection,these include; Kettle Hat IV.532 and IV.425, both at our Leeds museum.
