Burgonet Helmet - Burgundian Sallet

The burgonet helmet was the successor of the sallet helmet, also called "burgundian sallet", it was very popular between infantry but later also the cavalry used these helmets.It developed to become the most widely used helmet during the 16th and 17th centuries.The burgonet helmet is a type of helmet that leaves the face uncovered, characterized by a crested crown (more or less pronounced, depending on the models), brim, eaves and hinged cheekpieces.