The close helmet or close helm was a military helmet worn by knights and other men-at-arms in the Late Renaissance eras. It was also used by some heavily armoured, cuirassiers into the mid 17th century.
It was a fully enclosing helmet with a pivoting visor and integral bevor. The close helmet was developed from the later versions of the sallet and the superficially similar armet in the late 15th century.
In contemporary sources it was sometimes also referred to as an "armet" The close helmet was used on the field of battle, but was also popular for use in tournaments. Wealthy men often owned "garnitures", which were armours with interchangeable parts to suit heavy or light field use, and the many different forms of tournament combat. Garnitures would usually include elements for reinforcing the left side of the helmet for use in jousting.
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