Art Institute of Chicago
Sallet
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- Date
- c. 1460
- Medium
- Steel
- Culture
- Germany
- Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Object ID
- 112067
From the Art Institute of Chicago record
In 15th-century Germany, the sallet was the most common helmet. This example is now missing a front visor that pivoted on two holes over the temples. Its deep, rounded form offered superior protection for the head and deflected blows away from the neck and shoulders. The design was so effective that sallets like this inspired the German helmet used in World War I and II.
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- Credit line
- George F. Harding Collection
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- Object type
- AAT300209266
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European Renaissance Armor ComponentsThese objects are all pieces of defensive armor and military equipment from 15th-17th century Europe, primarily from major armoring centers like Italy, Germany, and France.
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