Helmets & Mixed (Class IV) — 15th century
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About this collection
This collection covers 42 helmet objects from the 15th century, delivered across 289 images in 8 ZIP assets. The 15th century saw the great helm replaced by the visored armet and the open-faced sallet as the dominant helmet forms — a transition driven by changing combat realities and the demands of tournament fighting. The collection spans German Gothic sallets, Italian armets, and composite pieces that reflect the century's technological evolution.
Why it matters
15th-century helmets occupy a fascinating position in arms and armour history — the transition from the enclosed great helm to the visored armet parallels the development of full plate armour, and the diversity of forms reflects intense innovation driven by both military experience and the aristocratic tournament tradition.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Accurate period reference for film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Research into object typology, construction, and cultural context
- AI training: Labelled historical object dataset for recognition and classification models
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for books and journals
- Museum education: High-quality imagery for galleries, exhibitions, and public programmes
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (IV. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | IV (Helmets) |
| period | string | 15th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
8 assets · 42 objects · 289 images · 15th century
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