15th century kettle hat ralf polished

15th century kettle hat ralf polishedAt the beginning of the 14th century, kettle hats such as 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, permitting it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on the helmet and the head. This type of helmet proved so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim offered

as the crossbow required a considerable time to reload owing to the crannequin utilised to reload heavy crossbows

The handy helmet is crafted in two different sizes

On the original

The vambraces measure 23 cm in height and 17 cm in width

The Viking brooch is a replica of a 10th century original excavated in Tranby

It is fitted with a grip of wood and bone

It may be drawn to a maximum of 27" (68

This gladius is a replica of an original from the first century AD

The sword makes an impressive display piece for a Viking hall and is particularly well-suited to costume

LARP knives

Crafted in the traditional medieval manner

The collar is raised and is fitted with laces with wooden ends