This kettle helm is modelled on a genuine 13th-century find associated with Konstanz Cathedral in southern Germany, giving it a more specific archaeological grounding than a generalised kettle hat pattern. Helmets of this kind were used by both infantry and mounted troops for their simplicity, effectiveness and broad protection against vertical blows, with the wide, horizontal brim proving particularly effective against arrows, downward strikes and weather alike. This reproduction is worked in 16-gauge steel, inspired directly by that documented original.
Kettle Helm, Konstanz Cathedral Pattern, 13th Century
This kettle helm recreates a specific historical find from Konstanz Cathedral (Konstanzer Münster) in Germany, dated to the 13th century. A distinctive wide, horizontal brim effectively protected against arrows, blows from above, and rain, making this style genuinely practical for both foot soldiers and horsemen. Worked in 16-gauge steel, this reproduction is inspired directly by that documented archaeological original.
- Material: 16-gauge steel
- Inspiration: 13th-century Konstanz Cathedral find
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