Sallet

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The Sallet is one of the very popular headpieces of the 15th century which were apparently evolved from the war hat. Two entirely different types of helmet are usually included when these names are used. The German type (salade) comes close to the head in front and at the sides and extends backwards in a broad tail that is often very long. It covers the entire face of the wearer, and sometimes has a moveable visor.

In others there is merely a slit across the front through which the wearer could see. The French and English salades were similar but did not have such long projections at the back. The Italian form is quite different, fitting closely to the head and neck, being almost exactly like the Greek casque.

Sometimes it leaves the entire face uncovered, but usually it has a T-shaped opening that guards the face and allows the wearer plenty of room to see and breathe. It never had a movable visor. It is generally called a barbute or celata. Bothe types were very popular for both war and the tournament, the primary objection being that the entire weight rested on the head. As the Italian form is much more compact and lighter it must have been more comfortable to wear.