{"product_id":"14th-century-kettle-hat","title":"14th Century Kettle Hat","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14th Century Kettle Hat, Medieval Kettle Helm or Chapel‑de‑Fer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Kettle Hat, also called the Kettle Helm or Chapel-de-Fer was one of the most useful and popular helmets worn by foot soldiers in Europe during the 14th century. The wide brim kept rain and sunlight out and protected against blows from above. This made it especially useful for foot soldiers and crossbowmen on long campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArmor Arena's faithful reproduction stays true to those historical designs while making them comfortable and reliable for modern reenactors and performers. Our skilled armorers make each helmet by hand and you can choose between 14, 16, 18 or 20 gauge mild steel or 18 gauge stainless steel, which is resistant to rust. Depending on the look they want for their display or historical setting, customers can choose between a Dull (Satin) or Mirror Finish surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe inside is completely lined with foam padding and has a strong leather chin strap and steel buckle that keep it securely fastened while you move.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLARP players, SCA fighters, reenactors, historical markets, film and theater productions and collectors of real medieval armor all like the 14th Century Kettle Hat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArmor Arena is proud to make high-quality, hand-crafted armor at the lowest price possible. They do this by combining authenticity, craftsmanship and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\\n\u003cul\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAuthentic reproduction of \u003cstrong\u003e14th Century Kettle Hat\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eChapel‑de‑Fer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e14, 16, 18 \u0026amp; 20 gauge mild steel\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e18 gauge stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eChoice of \u003cstrong\u003eDull (Satin)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMirror‑Polished\u003c\/strong\u003e finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWide brim for excellent overhead protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRiveted construction for strength and period accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003einterior foam padding\u003c\/strong\u003e for comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eComes with \u003cstrong\u003eleather chin strap\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esteel buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003eLARP, SCA combat, reenactment, medieval fairs, cosplay, film \u0026amp; theatre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHandmade by \u003cstrong\u003eArmor Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eHigh quality and lowest price guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFully functional design inspired by authentic 14th‑century helmets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this Kettle Hat suitable for SCA or reenactment combat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this helmet is designed with reenactment and SCA use in mind. However, please verify local safety standards before participation, as requirements may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What materials and finishes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armor Arena offers this helmet in \u003cstrong\u003e14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge mild steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e18 gauge stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with your choice of \u003cstrong\u003eDull Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMirror Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the helmet include padding and a chin strap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, every Kettle Hat comes with \u003cstrong\u003efoam inner padding\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eleather chin strap\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esteel buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure fitting during combat or display use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the historical background of this design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kettle Hat, also called \u003cem\u003eChapel‑de‑Fer\u003c\/em\u003e, was worn throughout the 13th–15th centuries, favored by infantry for its superior downward‑strike and weather protection. 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