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Scallop burgonet

Closed Burgonet, Attributed to Kolman Helmschmid (1525–30). Closed burgonets in the fluted style are particularly rare. This is another early model with a pivoting berm and a locking mechanism on the berm for the nasal spike of the buffe. It must have been cumbersome to unlock and slide down.

The Burgonet or Sturmhaube (german) is the further development of the armet. Burgonets could have been made with the visor and worn by cavalry. Such helmets with visor were worn by the famous Ironsides of Cromwell. The visor is removable and consists of 4 details. Upper grade could be extended or lowered for better protection, while the visor … Continue reading "Sturmhaube “Schmidt”"