The Epic Armoury’s Kettle Hat is a steel helmet inspired by infantry armour soldiers used during the Middle Ages at the battlefield or on duty. This medieval Kettle Hat brim is broad and sloped to protect even more the head and face from weapons, projectiles and the sun. This helmet was weared combined with with a chainmail coif for additional neck and cheek protection.

To secure the Kettle Hat, simply use the leather strap beneath the chin, keeping the helmet in place. Manufactured of 1 mm thick mild steel and top-grain leather straps and fittings, this armour piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armour care.

Available in sizes Medium and Large.

HISTORY

• Usually made of steel and commonly used by infantry all over Medieval Europe.
• Also known as : the Eisenhut or chapeau de fer
• Its name was given because of the resemblance to a cooking pot