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A '''sallet''' (pronounced either ''sal ay'' ([[France|French]]) or ''sall et'' (contemporary [[England|English]] pronounciation) is a plate [[helmet]] with a pointed tail and either an open face or a horizontal eye slot. |
A '''sallet''' (pronounced either ''sal ay'' ([[France|French]]) or ''sall et'' (contemporary [[England|English]] pronounciation)) is a plate [[helmet]] with a pointed tail and either an open face or a horizontal eye slot. |
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The jawbone may be articulated to allow greater airflow, and sometimes the tail might be articulated. The helmet may have also been painted with [[religion|relgious]] [[slogan]]s being popular as well as [[livery]] style colours. |
The jawbone may be articulated to allow greater airflow, and sometimes the tail might be articulated. The helmet may have also been painted with [[religion|relgious]] [[slogan]]s being popular as well as [[livery]] style colours. |
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Revision as of 10:43, 4 March 2006
A sallet (pronounced either sal ay (French) or sall et (contemporary English pronounciation)) is a plate helmet with a pointed tail and either an open face or a horizontal eye slot.
The jawbone may be articulated to allow greater airflow, and sometimes the tail might be articulated. The helmet may have also been painted with relgious slogans being popular as well as livery style colours.
This was a popular helmet type during the 15th century particularly in the latter part. It was worn by nobles and men at arms.
