16th century gorget Traditionele kruisbogen Sallet flat on the head

Sallet flat on the head with visor closed – provides maximum protection for the head and face

It was a popular form of protection amongst infantry from the 12th to the 17th century and could be wielded in either hand

and are crafted to offer additional protection to the lower legs

This model has been in use from the Viking Age through to the 20th century

the spearhead bent

16th century gorget Traditionele kruisbogen Sallet flat on the headThe gorget was a later development of the bevor. Such pieces were worn as a harness component between the cuirass and the helmet. This neck piece is a replica of an original from the 16th century. It consists of a breastplate and a backplate that may be attached to one another with leather straps. Constructed from 1. 6 mm thick steel, it weighs 1. 2 kg.