german sallet 1490This sallet is a replica of an original German style helmet dating from around 1490. Sallets like this one emerged between 1450 and 1460 and were worn throughout Europeparticularly in Germany, where they became immensely popular, even among the aristocracy. They were often produced quickly and in large numbers, meaning that most sallets were not as finely finished as this more luxurious example. The visor of this sallet is crafted in the art of the