kettle hatKettle hats like this one appeared during the Crusades, around the late 12th to early 13th century. This type of helmet may have been adopted from Byzantine armies, who wore similar helmets in a longer style. They were worn alongside nasal helmets. Like spangenhelmets, these helmets were made from multiple pieces. This style remained in use until the early 14th century, and various versions are depicted in the Maciejowski Bible from 1250. Multi piece