North Italian Sallet Helm - 18 Gauge Steel

The sallet became one of the defining helmets of late-medieval Europe. This North Italian style emphasizes sleek, curving contours and a forward-jutting “lip” that shelters the face while keeping the vision slit broad for battlefield awareness and airflow. The visor is mounted on a brass hinge so it can be raised when not needed. The bowl is left unlined so you can tailor the fit to your kit; a padded arming cap is included and slips in easily. Built in sturdy 18-gauge mild steel, this helm is ideal for costuming, living-history display, and light reenactment use (final suitability depends on your event rules).

Popular across the Italian states and the German principalities during the mid-to-late 1400s, the sallet evolved from earlier bascinets to deliver better visibility and ventilation. Italian examples typically featured smooth, flowing lines and compact tails, whereas German forms tended toward fluting and elongated rear plates. Variants were worn by men-at-arms, infantry, and archers—with or without visors depending on role.

Features

• Authentic North Italian sallet profile with extended lower lip and wide vision slit
• Hinged visor with brass hardware
• 18-gauge mild-steel construction for durability
• Unlined interior—includes padded arming cap for customizable fit
• Smooth polished finish suited to display or costume use
• Helmet stand sold separately

Specifications

Type	Sallet
Material	Mild Steel
Thickness	18 Gauge
Overall Height	12 1/4" tall
Head Dome (Front to Back)	11"
Head Dome (Side to Side)	8"
Circumference	27 1/2"
Weight	5 lb 14.5 oz (approx. 5.91 lb)
Visor Hardware	Brass hinge
Liner	Unlined bowl; padded arming cap included
Manufacturer	Deepeeka
Country of Origin	India

Note: Fit may vary with padding and personal headgear.

Why You'll Like It

If you want the clean Italian aesthetic with practical visibility and ventilation, this sallet delivers. It’s a robust, attractive helm ready for your next kit build, photoshoot, or display—just add your preferred padding or suspension and go.

It no longer comes with an integrated leather chin strap with brass buckle to keep the helm firmly affixed in the wild melee of combat.