This closed burgonet combines the light, open-faced burgonet's high combed skull with the fuller facial protection of a close helmet — worth correcting directly here, since older listing copy filed this piece under 'Medieval,' when it is a genuine 17th century Renaissance-era form. The burgonet emerged in the early 16th century as the Medieval armet evolved into new Renaissance styles, and this closed variant represents a later hybrid development combining both traditions. Weighing as much as 20 pounds in genuine period examples, the closed burgonet was primarily worn by European cavalry seeking maximum protection.
The closed burgonet was introduced in the early 16th century, designed to provide full head and face protection while evoking the classical military authority the burgonet form's Renaissance styling was meant to project. Predominantly worn by cavalry, genuine closed burgonets could weigh as much as 20 pounds, reflecting the trade-off between maximum protection and the lighter mobility the standard open burgonet was originally designed to offer.
Part of our Renaissance heritage range.
Use for:
- Renaissance living history and display
- Museum-style display on a stand
- Renaissance-themed home decor and collections
- Historical events and Renaissance fairs
- Film and theatre productions set in 16th-17th century Europe
- Collectors of Renaissance military helmets
