Sallet

[Sarah]

A light kind of helmet, with or without a visor, introducedduring the 15th century. [Written also salade.]Then he must have a sallet wherewith his head may be saved. Latimer.

[Sarah]

A medieval style of helmet with a light flick on the tail at the back. Predominately used by foot soldiers, as its visor came down with a slit over the eyes, giving a minimal amount of visibility, but making it harder to be stabbed or slashed in the face. Useless in Joust, although some did risk it...