Burgonet

Burgonet

The Burgonet helmet (sometimes called as bourgundian sallet) was a late mediæval/early modern combat helmet. It was the successor of the Sallet.

It came into popularity towards the end of the 16th century. Commonplace throughout Europe the Burgonet was accompanied by plate armour and worn by cuirassiers. It was a light helmet, open-faced and decorated with one or more metal fins on top. Though typically open faced, a falling buffe, a sort of visor that was drawn up rather than down, could be used.

The factors of utility of the Burgonet over older helmets include:
*Cost — The main factor in the decision to wear one; Burgonets were significantly cheaper than large closed-face helmets
*Encumbrance — Closed helmets were very bulky and heavy. It could be hard to see, breathe or turn your head while wearing one. The Burgonet however was light and had an open face; this gives an advantage in offense.
*Protection — The Burgonet was not as protective as heavier helms, but still afforded some protection. Having an open face could be remedied with a falling buffe.

External links

* [http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_spot_burgonet.html Spotlight: The Burgonet] (myArmoury.com article)


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  • Burgonet — Bur go*net, n. [F. bouruignotte, because the Burgundians, F. Bouruignons, first used it.] A kind of helmet. [Written also {burganet}.] Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • burgonet — [bʉr′gə net΄] n. [Fr bourguignotte, orig., fem. of Bourguignot, Burgundian, after Bourgogne, Burgundy] a lightweight helmet or steel cap, worn in the 16th cent …   English World dictionary

  • burgonet — noun Etymology: modification of Middle French bourguignotte Date: circa 1567 a close fitting 16th century helmet with cheek guards …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • burgonet — /berr geuh net , nit, berr geuh net /, n. Armor. an open helmet, usually having a peak and hinged cheek pieces, and often accompanied by a buffe. [1590 1600; ME burgon of Burgundy ( < MF Bourgogne Burgundy) + ET, modeled on MF bourguignotte] * *… …   Universalium

  • burgonet — noun A light helmet worn by infantrymen. He stroke so hugely with his borrowd blade, / That it empierst the Pagans burganet, / And cleauing the hard steele, did deepe inuade / Into his head [...] …   Wiktionary

  • burgonet — n. type of light steel helmet worn in the 16th century …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Burgonet — ♦ A light and open faced helmet that was popular in the 16th century. It could also have a cover for the face opening. ♦ A steel cap with chin piece; a feature of sixteenth century armour. (Davis, H.W. C. (ed.) Medieval England, 615) Related… …   Medieval glossary

  • burgonet — bur·go·net …   English syllables

  • burgonet — bur•go•net [[t]ˈbɜr gəˌnɛt, nɪt, ˌbɜr gəˈnɛt[/t]] n. her a 16th century peaked helmet having hinged cheek pieces • Etymology: 1590–1600; ME burgon of Burgundy (< MF Bourgogne Burgundy) + et …   From formal English to slang

  • burgonet — /ˈbɜgəˌnɛt/ (say berguh.net) noun an open helmet usually with pivoted peak and hinged cheek pieces. {French bourguignotte, from Bourgogne Burgundy} …  

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