The salade was considered the popular headpiece for knights, men-at-arms and archers from the late 1400s through the 1500s and many fine German and Milanese examples still exist today in collections. For war purposes this helm was much preferred, as it rested unaffixed allowing free movement of the head in all directions and its arched tail design made it possible to be worn thrown back upon the head when not in use. As a rule, a collar (gorget) and mail was deemed sufficient protection for the neck and worn with this style helm. This full size wearable Gothic inspired Salade circa 1470-1500 helm is skillfully hand-crafted of 18 gauge steel.

R8142-Gothic Salade for $179.99: