spanish cabasset Ketelhoeden en cabassets and was especially effective for

and was especially effective for attacking cavalry and breaking shield walls

Surcoats like this indicated the order that the knight belonged to and it protected the knight against dust

The brim offered additional protection against downward strikes and projectiles

926 grams and has an excellent point of balance

The original goal was to help poor

spanish cabasset Ketelhoeden en cabassets and was especially effective forAt the end of the 14th century, the kettle hat gradually developed toward the cabasset. This provided even better protection for the head while retaining its characteristic brim. The sloping brim helped to deflect blows and projectiles, preventing the full impact of an attack from striking the helmet and head directly. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim offered additional protection against downward strikes