Looks like a hybrid borrowing mostly from a classic sallet, but with an onion top! I wonder if the original was based on expecting to be used both for mounted and foot combat?Absence of evidence is not necessarily evidence of absence!
The onion topped bowel is I believe refered to as "Flemish" or "Franco-Burgundian" when used for a sallet. I don't think they're very common as I've only seen one or two originals of this form (theres one on page 9 of "European Helmets,1450-1650 Treasures fron the Reserve Collection" from The Met).
i believe its based on an english effigy. that whole english armour thing is still in the works. there not really sure what is what or goes where etc. i think its a great example
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