Original Item: Only One Available. This helmet was constructed of a munition quality single piece of iron which was heated and hammer into shape. Above the narrow brim is a row of rivets that would have included a band of leather on the interior. This leather band would have been stitched to a fabric helmet lining. Neither the leather nor the liner are present. Cabasset, from the Spanish word capacete, meaning little cap was a light helmet similar to the Burgonet helmet, cabasset helmets were used in the 16th and 17th centuries by light cavalry and infantrymen throughout Europe.

This helmet is in very good condition for its age. There are a few areas of loss and damage (see images) but nothing that should not be expected from a 400+ year old iron helmet. The helmet measures 12\” H x 11\” L x 10\” W and weighs 3.3 lbs.