Burgonet Helmet - Polished Steel

Designed around historical examples favored by European cavalry, this Burgonet delivers excellent protection and visibility. The slotted buffe-style faceplate is reinforced and shaped to follow the lines of the jaw while preserving a wide field of view. A prominent central crest strengthens the crown and helps deflect descending blows, and the flared neck plate shields the nape without restricting movement.

The visor secures with a sturdy, riveted metal bar so you can ride, fight, or march with confidence. Smooth polished steel plates, clean rolled edges, and practical ventilation slots keep the look crisp and the wear comfortable. The chin is secured by an adjustable vegetable-tanned leather strap with a steel buckle.

The burgonet emerged in the 16th century as an evolution of the late-medieval sallet. Lighter and less expensive than fully enclosed close helmets, burgonets became a favorite among light and medium cavalry as pike, shot, and fast maneuver dominated Renaissance battlefields. Typical features include a combed crown, hinged cheek pieces or a buffe/visor, and a flared tail to guard the neck.

Features

• 1 mm ( 0.04 in., 19 ga) mild steel construction with polished finish
• Reinforced slotted visor with riveted locking bar
• Extended cheek guards and flared neck plate for added coverage
• Strong central crest/comb to deflect downward strikes
• Rolled edges—no sharp edges for event safety
• Top-grain, veg-tanned leather chin strap with steel buckle
• Hand-made and welded for durability; ideal for LARP or reenactment with regular armour care

Product Specifications

Brand	Epic Armoury
Universe/Line	Sovereign
Material	Mild Steel, 1 mm ( 0.04 in., 19 ga); top-grain leather straps; steel buckles
Finish	Polished Steel
Color	Polished Steel
Size	S/M - L/XL
Weight	2386 g (5 lb 4 oz) - 2616 g (5 lb 12.3 oz)
Edges	Rolled—no sharp edges
Position	Head
Includes	Helmet only (no other armour pieces)
Care	Dry after use; lightly oil steel; condition leather periodically

If you want the unmistakable profile of Renaissance cavalry with dependable event durability, the Epic Armoury Burgonet – Polished Steel delivers. Lightweight for its protection, comfortable to wear, and rich with period detail, it’s an easy upgrade for reenactors, LARPers, and collectors alike.

Helmet Only. Other items not included.

Maintenance
Metal Works Products
Epic Armoury metal works products should be treated with wax or quality acid-free vegetable oil and stored in a dry place. Metal armor with leather parts requires separate maintenance for the leather.

Degreasing and Preparing Your Armour
When you first receive your armor, it may be covered in grease and oil used to protect it during storage and transport. Use a degreasing product or mineral spirits with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove the oil. For chainmail, which is harder to clean, use mineral spirits or another solvent, spraying it on the links or fully submerging the chainmail in a degreasing solution. After removing the oil, thoroughly dry your armor. Strong, warm sunlight is ideal, but a hairdryer or heat gun can also be used. Avoid overheating any leather parts.

Cleaning
Moisture is the enemy of armor and chainmail. If your armor gets wet, dry it thoroughly as soon as possible. After handling, wearing, or every six months of storage or display, wipe all metal surfaces with a clean cloth. Lightly oil the clean surface with a quality acid-free vegetable oil or apply a coating of wax. Allow the wax to dry for a couple of hours, then buff it lightly with a soft cloth.

Rust Prevention and Removal
Store your armor in a dry place and check it regularly for signs of rust. If rust appears, gently rub the affected area with a mildly abrasive pad dipped in wax or quality acid-free vegetable oil. Although Epic Dark products are specially treated to resist rust, they should still be treated with oil and kept in dry storage.

Leather Straps and Fittings
Clean leather parts by removing dirt with a hard brush, then gently rub leather soap with a clean, damp cloth until the leather appears clean. Remove soap residue with a separate damp cloth, then dry the leather with a dry cloth. After cleaning, condition the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax polish. Apply a small amount of oil or polish with a clean cloth, rubbing in circles, and allow it to soak in before wiping away any excess with a final clean cloth.