Coventry Sallet facts for kids
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 The Coventry Sallet
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| Material | Steel |
| Created | c. 1460 |
| Present location | Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry |
| Registration | AR.1962.54 |
The Coventry Sallet is a special helmet from the 1400s. You can see it today at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry, England. Helmets like this one, made in England, are very rare and important.
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What is the Coventry Sallet?
This helmet is about 11 inches (28 cm) tall. It measures 12.25 inches (31 cm) from front to back. It is 7.75 inches (20 cm) wide. The helmet weighs about 5.25 pounds (2.4 kg).
It is a type of helmet called a "sallet". It has a short back part, like a tail. It also has a special front part called a visor. This visor protects the wearer's jaw and brow. The Coventry Sallet is known for its "high crowned" shape. This style was different from helmets made in places like Italy or Germany. Later on, a holder for a feather plume was added to the helmet.
History of the Helmet
When Was It Made?
The Coventry Sallet was made around the year 1460. This was during a time of big conflicts in England. These conflicts are known as the Wars of the Roses. The helmet has special marks from its maker. These marks suggest that the person who made it came from Italy.
Where Has It Been?
In the 1800s, this helmet was used in Coventry's famous Godiva Procession. This is a parade that celebrates Lady Godiva. For a while, the helmet was shown at St Mary's Hall in Coventry. Now, it is on display at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in the city.
Why Is It Special?
Very few pieces of English armor from this time period still exist today. The Coventry Sallet is believed to be the only helmet of its kind left in England. This makes it a very important piece of history.
