14-15e eeuwse ketelhoed, gepolijst, 1-1.2 mm HEMA zwaard It is 10 cm wide

It is 10 cm wide and weighs approx

They were produced at least between approximately 800 and 900 AD

ze kunnen echter makkelijk gekleurd worden door middel van gekleurde schoenpoets of leerverf

We recommend this chainmail size for people with a chest circumference of 90cm to 125cm

The fashion developped from a more primitive 15th century style and was even reflected in armour

14-15e eeuwse ketelhoed, gepolijst, 1-1.2 mm HEMA zwaard It is 10 cm wideAt the beginning of the 14th century, kettle hats like this one with sloping brims began to appear. As metalworking techniques improved, it became more cost effective to produce kettle hats from a single piece. The brim of the kettle hat became more sloped, allowing it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim offered protection