Lobster-tailed pot helmet, also known as the zischägge, horseman's pot and harquebusier's pot, was a type of combat helmet.
It was derived from an Ottoman Turkish helmet type. From c. 1600, it became popular in most of Europe and was especially worn by cavalrymen and officers.
The helmet gradually fell out of use in most of Europe in the late 17th century; however, the Austrian heavy cavalry retained it for some campaigns as late as the 1780s.
Cheekpieces, commonly made in one piece but occasionally articulated, were attached to the skull by leather strapping; however, the better quality examples are sometimes hinged, as in our case; The interior is lined in leather for maximum comfort.
To protect the face there was either a fixed forward projecting peak that incorporated a sliding nasal bar retained by a large screw, or a hinged peak with three attached bars. Finally, the helmet had a laminated defence (or a single-piece of plate ridged to imitate separate lames) to protect the back of the head and neck that was said to resemble the tail of a lobster.
The single nasal-bar type was characteristic of Continental Europe, whilst the three-barred type with a pivoting peak was more widely used in the British Isles.
Many European-made lobster-tailed pot helmets were later imported to Britain during the English Civil War, some of them even protected from firearms.
This reproduction of ours features three decorative brass rosettes on the helmet shell, and another for each Cheekpieces. On the top of the shell there is a metal spike. Inside the helmet there are strips of leather and string for maximum comfort.
All our helmets are suitable for historical re-enactment parades, exhibitions and buhurt (heavy combat), in the latter case it is necessary to choose the 2mm thickness.

These medieval helmets are produced in Italy by expert Italian blacksmiths and craftsmen, for generations we have passed down the art of producing helmets and armor, using the best raw materials.
Trust us and you will be amazed by the workmanship of these helmets.

Details:
- Available in four sizes (S - M - L and XL)
- Thickness of the steel to choose: 1mm - 1.2mm - 1.5mm - 2mm
- Finish of the steel to choose: carbon steel(polished or burnished) or stainless steel
- Adjustable liner with chin straps is included.
- Production time: 7 - 10 working days