Burgonet

The balaclava, also Burgonet ( from the French Bourguignotte ), was a type of helmet developed from the Schaller at the beginning of the 16th century.

Description

The balaclava is made of steel. The helmet bowl is round and has worked in most cases, a well-developed comb at the crown area of the helmet. In most cases, a visor at the front side is mounted. The cheekpieces of the helmet are riveted to move normally to the helmet bowl. The helmet bowl is in many versions not driven in one piece, but is made up of several parts and riveted to the upper helmet bell. The balaclavas, who have no sight, is referred to as "open balaclava ", those with a closed visor "closed balaclavas ." On most versions with a visor Absteckvisier was used, which could be dismantled when not in use. The balaclava enjoyed extraordinary popularity quickly and was probably the most worn type of helmet of the 16th and 17th century - only the Morion was similarly widespread. It was first used by the infantry. Especially with troops, who were armed Swiss style with the Pike (eg mercenaries ), the helmet sat through quickly. Later, the balaclava also held in the light horse feeder, as they united in action on horseback and in use on foot protection and visual freedom.

Versions

• Balaclava with three ridges

A version of the balaclava is the " balaclava with three ridges ". In three of the helmet shell combs are mounted in steel. The largest is located at the apex line and the other two laterally at the top of the helmet. The combs are made massively processed and jagged at the top. The combs were used to provide better protection against shock has to offer. The construction of the rest of the helmet is similar to the normal balaclavas as described above.

• Pomp balaclava

Also Italian balaclava. This version is available in many versions and different designs. You do not usually serve to fight, but are used as parade helmet and representation object. The illustrations range from simple scratchings to hochkünstlereischen to be issued figurative works such as Filippo Negroli (ca. 1510-1579 ) from Milan, whose helmet and armor decorations are considered masterly work, and in many art museums (such as the Metropolitan Museum, New York) are.

• Closed storm hood
• Tatar balaclava