Product description
This calotte, or bucket helmet, is based on an original depicted in the Spanish Alphonso Psalter. Bucket helmets like this were worn all over Europe between the 12th and 13th century. This bucket helmet has cross-shaped slits in its visor for extra ventilation and a better field of view. Later on this type of helmet would evolve into Great helmets or pot helmets. This helmet is battle-ready and made of 2 mm thick steel.
Details
Material: carbon steel 2 mm
Inlay: leather inlay
Max. head circumference size M: 61 cm
Width from ear to ear: 19 cm
Length from forehead to back of the head: 22 cm
Max. head circumference size L: 64 cm
Width from ear to ear: 20 cm
Length from forehead to back of the head: 23 cm
Based on historical original
Shipping weight: 3 kg
Choose the best size
Are you wearing an arming cap under your helmet? Add 3,5 cm to your head circumference
Are you wearing a chainmail coif under your helmet? Add 2,5 cm to your head circumference
Are you wearing a coif AND arming cap under your helmet? Add 6 cm to your head circumference
Maintenance & care
Avoid rust by frequently greasing your armor. You can easily remove rust with black sandpaper
This item is handmade in a limited amount. Each item is unique. Finish and sizes can slightly vary.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
