In 15th-century Germany, the sallet was the most common helmet. This example is now missing a front visor that pivoted on two holes over the temples. Its deep, rounded form offered superior …

The helmet has the form of a typical Spanish sallet of the late fifteenth century, with cutouts over the eyes inspired by Islamic examples. The decoration, however, is extraordinarily rich and …

The sallet (also called celata, salade and schaller) was a combat helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In …

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Title: Sallet Date Created: 1475 Physical Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); D. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 2.1 oz. (3234.7 g) Type: Sallet External Link:...

Medieval sallets were design inspiration for modern-day fireman's helmets. The sallet is a partly open-face helmet common in Europe during the 1400s, used in both equestrian and infantry …

Status On View, Gallery 239 Department Applied Arts of Europe Title Sallet Place Milan (Object Probably made in) Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to …

Title: Sallet "in the Venetian Style" Date Created: ca. 1460; decoration, probably 17th century and later Physical Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); D. 10 in. (25.4 cm);...

A work of art and a triumph of technology, the long-tailed sallet was the characteristic German war helmet of the later Middle Ages. This is a superb example. The flowing profile of the neck …