Question about tail of sallet

dsearson · Post by **dsearson** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:36 pm

I appreciate all the help from you folks.

I am finishing up the sallet from the pattern from a Russian site.

There are 3 tail pieces to that helmet. (The 3 pieces that attach to the back)

When I rivet the 3 tail pieces together and onto the helmet, should the rivets be very solid so there is no movement between the 3 pieces? Or should I allow the 3 tail plates to have some movement? I am not sure what the authentic similar sallets had on them.

For some reason I am under the understanding there should be some movement so that when the wearer puts the helmet on the tail pieces will move up and down.

Thanks again.

Tatsuo Okami · Post by **Tatsuo Okami** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:47 pm

It is the "Standard" view that Sallet tails articulate...IE move.
Never having had the chance to see or handle a "Period" piece... That is all I can Say.

dsearson · Post by **dsearson** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:51 pm

Thank you.