Hat

Hats are a form of headwear generally featuring a brim. They could be made of felt, wool, straw and leather and were used to keep the head warm or to keep the sun off one's face.

Head coverings are almost always present in medieval images of everyday life (particulary for males). The few exceptions seem to for monks (although this may be a convention to shows that the individual is a monk) and some labourers when engaged in heavy labour.

An oft sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups]] is the lack of headwear.