Battle Merchant - Burgonet or Visored Sallet

The burgonet, also known as a visored helmet, evolved at the beginning of the 16th century. century from the Schaller. Primarily, the burgonet was used by the infantry, later also by the cavalry, and became one of the most widespread helmet types of its time

The reproduction offered here features the characteristic crest and a bow-shaped visor adorned with brass-colored rivets. The cheek flaps are decorated with brass elements and attached to the helmet with hinges, allowing them to swing out by almost 90 degrees. The additional neck protection, also known as a bevor, is also embellished with brass elements and brass-colored rivets, elaborately crafted with a three-part sliding mechanism, and is fastened with a leather strap in front of the wearer's chin and the cheek flaps of the helmet. The helmet has a leather inlay with a chin strap

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