A barbute (also termed a barbuta, which in Italian literally means "bearded", possibly because the beard of a wearer would be visible) [1] is a visorless war helmet of 15th-century Italian design, often with a distinctive T-shaped or Y-shaped opening for the eyes and mouth.

Title: Barbute. Date: ca. 1460. Geography: Milan. Culture: Italian, Milan. Medium: Steel. Dimensions: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 8 3/16 in. (20.6 cm); D. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 4 oz. (3285 g) Classification: Helmets. Credit Line: Gift of …

A barbute (termed a barbuta in Italian) is a visorless war helmet of 15th-century Italian design, often with distinctive "T" shaped or "Y" shaped opening for the eyes and mouth. The name is first recorded in an inventory made for the Gonzaga family of Mantua in 1407.

The Italian barbute T shaped visor (also termed a barbuta), is a visorless battle helmet of 15th-century Italian design with a “T” shaped dome for the eyes and mouth. The each helmet includes: Riveted Chainmail; Padding; Padded aventail; Chin stropes; Aventail hardened steel neck plates; Thickness. 3 mm top part of the dome; 2 mm bottom ...

Feb 14, 2024 · The barbute's enduring design, which once protected the heads of 15th-century Italian soldiers, now helps modern enthusiasts explore and preserve martial traditions.

Title: Barbute with Hinged Nasal. Date: ca. 1450. Geography: probably Milan. Culture: Italian, probably Milan. Medium: Steel. Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 5 oz. (2410 g) Classification: Helmets. Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929. Object ...

This is a rare example of a type of helmet used from about 1350 to 1480. Its conical shape deflected glancing blows to the head. Italian chronicles refer to professional men-at-arms as barbuti . The word derives from the Italian barba , or beard, a reference to the hood of mail often attached to these early helmets. The row of small holes along the face opening and neck were …

Sep 1, 2024 · Explore the intricate craftsmanship and rich history behind the Barbute, a timeless symbol of Italian medieval warfare. Uncover the origins, key features, and iconic examples of this distinctive Italian helmet design.

Title: Barbute. Date: ca. 1475. Geography: probably Milan. Culture: Italian, probably Milan. Medium: Steel. Dimensions: H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 15 oz. (2682 g) Classification: Helmets. Credit Line: Gift of Alan Rutherfurd Stuyvesant, 1949. Object Number: 49.163.2

French barbute ultimately from Italian barbuta from barba beard (the helmet being so called because it allowed the wearer's beard to be seen) from Latin bhardh-ā-in Indo-European roots . From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition