kettle hat 14th 15th century 2 mm LARP maskers - props - prothesen who has unparalleled knowledge of

who has unparalleled knowledge of historical fencing and medieval and Renaissance combat techniques

The Jacobite Wars should be seen in a broader European context

The helmet is constructed from 2 mm thick steel and is furnished with cheek flaps of the kind that remained in use on helmets until the 9th century

or may be employed alongside a sax or axe

The cover may also be utilised to insert other books or papers once the original notebook is full

kettle hat 14th 15th century 2 mm LARP maskers - props - prothesen who has unparalleled knowledge ofIn the early 14th century, kettle hats such as this one, featuring sloped brims, began to appear. Improved metalworking made it possible and more affordable to mass produce one piece kettle hats. The sloped brim deflected projectiles from above, reducing the impact upon both the helmet and the head. This type of helmet proved so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim also offered protection against downward strikes and projectiles, whilst