That says it all, Thilo,

I seemingly cannot read properly. :shrug:

So back to square one: Cesare's helmet to me remains as doubtful as always.

Thanks for enlightening us,
and best,
Michael

Hi,

the fact that this helmet is published by one of the most leading specialists of Italian armor makes the credibility of the hypothesis that this helmet is a bucket or other household item, suggested by some forum members, a lot less credible.

However, experts also make mistakes but that is probably not the case here.
Iam sorry and realize it's hard to abandon a hypothesis, how convincing the evidence is.


kind regards,

Maybe i should add that i don't belong to the group of people that think that this item is a household item or a bucket. There were much better designs for such items at that time.
In my opinion this is -- how impractical it may seem in its current condition -- clearly a helmet.

My point was that the photos you posted are of the same helmet and therefore don't provide more information about date and origin that Cesare already knows.

kind regards,
Thilo

Hi Thilo,
sorry I misunderstood.
herewith a picture of another kettle hat from Museum of Malbork, I took the picture from the armsandarmourforum link.

Best,

So ...
Let us assume for a moment that, these these things were battle accoutrements purposely made for assaulting (climbing) fortification walls; to protect you from whatever is dropped from above ... stones, boiling oil and the like.
The eye slits would be dispensable; you wouldn't wish to look up while climbing your ladder and risk having your eyes burnt by the oil ... or perforated by an arrow.
A wider brim would make too heavy; the shoulders would be protected by its own reinforcement :shrug:

Hi 'Nando,
first of all....Happy New Year to you all.

Interesting point, my concern with the helmet is the 'eye level' (as already stated) but, if your assumption is correct, perhaps the helmet had much more and thicker padding (covering the crown) this would raise the level of the 'brim' in relation to the eyes ...... and increase the protection from falling / downward thrown objects :shrug:

All the best
David

OK, 'Nando,

This is an argument I cannot confound. Also, David's thought of an unusually thick padding makes sense. :)

Best,
Michael

Well, if this is a helmet to specificaly protect you from falling objects, thick padding or, better say, thick stuffing, is an inherent detail.

Duly noted, 'Nando, ;)

One argument consequently leads to the other.

Best,
MIchael

Not ALL helmets have to have eye holes...
 

:p ;) :D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komus%C5%8D

Just kidding, I think the heavily padded seige helmet theory fits best.

OK folks, i really tried to resist but... ;)
i found this while browsing through Thalhofer:

Fantaaaaastic :cool: