16e eeuwse Italiaanse cinqueda, Royal Armouries, semi-scherp Sallets Close helmets in the Greenwich

Close helmets in the Greenwich style are characterized by an upward-pointing visor shaped like a ship’s prow

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This type of helmet was used by both the English Roundheads and Cavaliers during the English Civil War

from which the German sallet was later developed

by French archers and can also be seen in 15th-century artworks and manuscripts

16e eeuwse Italiaanse cinqueda, Royal Armouries, semi-scherp Sallets Close helmets in the GreenwichThe cinquedea is a distinctive Italian weapon, characterized by its broad bladed design, functioning as either a large dagger or a short sword. This particular example, housed in the Royal Armouries, dates to approximately 1500 1530 and features a longer blade than typical cinquedea. While often carried as civilian sidearms and sometimes adorned with elaborate decorations, this version is relatively plain and functional. It was likely used as a