tudor burgonetThe burgonet helmet (sometimes also called a Burgundian sallet) was a combat helmet from the Renaissance. It developed from the sallet around the beginning of the 16th century and became extremely popular throughout Europe. Burgonets were worn by the aristocracy, demi lancers, cavalrymen, and cuirassiers. This particular burgonet is based on the cavalry helmets worn around the time of the Tudor dynasty. Helmets like these were used across Europe,