medieval soldier helmet owen Tassen en buidels The word cignus is Latin

The word cignus is Latin for 'swan'

and may also have played a ritual role in offerings

This type of bevor was typically paired with later kettle hats

amongst knights

medieval soldier helmet owen Tassen en buidels The word cignus is LatinKettle hats of this type, with sloping brims, appeared in the early 14th century. Advances in metalworking made it cheaper to produce kettle hats from a single piece. The brim became more sloped, permitting it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on both the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim provided protection against downward strikes and projectiles, making it