Original Item: Only One Available. This helmet was constructed of two overlapping pieces of iron which were hammered and riveted together. Along the narrow brim is a row of riveted holes that would have included a band of leather secured by said rivets. This leather band would have been stitched to a fabric helmet lining, which is no longer present.

Cabasset, from the Spanish word capacete, meaning “little cap” was a light helmet similar to the Burgonet helmet, cabasset helmets were used in the 16th and 17th centuries by light cavalry and infantrymen in Europe.

This helmet is in lovely condition for its age! As mentioned, there is no cloth or leather still present in this example, but the rivets are still present on the side. Since arrows weren’t really capable of piercing armor, this helmet could have fallen victim to target practice. There are also some small rusting holes near the top as shown, as is expected from helmets of this age.

Comes more than ready for further research and display!