There are distinctive regional/cultural styles, as suggested by the image below. The 15th c. does seem to be a time of great experimentation but some of these types originated earlier than that.

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Thank you so much for this selection of Kettle Helms and other helms from the 15th century.

I am looking for an appropriate Kettle helm for an English billman circa 1460 - 1485.

I am on a bit of a budget, but had narrowed the search down to several helm designs below (though not necessarily from the seller stated):

1. http://www.roy-king.com/kettle.htm

2. http://www.medieval-market.biz/podglad.php?z=...zbir_2.jpg

3. http://www.armae.com/moyenage/casques_medievaux/chapel_de_fer.htm

4. http://jollyknight.com.ua/armoury/product_inf...ucts_id=64 (my current favourite).

What do you think of these, and which design would you suggest I steer towards (you have the option of also saying none!!).

Thank you for your help with this.

It's a sketch by Gerry Embleton for the re-enactment group "The Company of Saynt George". Go here and open Dragon #5 and you can see a full-size version. There're also pictures of tents, tools and furniture.