These lower leg protectors may also be worn separately
The sallet was a very popular helmet because it offered good protection while maintaining a relatively wide field of vision
permitting better customisation and replacement of broken tips
The armour may be fastened with adjustable leather straps
sixteenth-century and Landsknecht re-enactment
deepeeka roman sports helmet Viking en Saxon tenten These lower leg protectors mayThe original of this replica was found in Ribchester, England, and is now on display at the British Museum in London. In the Roman army, certain soldiers wore larva masks combined with helmets. Although depictions of Roman soldiers with masks are rare, they are believed to have been primarily worn by cavalry officers and standard bearers, such as the Signifer, Vexillarius, Imaginifer, and Aquilifer. Whilst larva masks may have offered some protection