barbute metropolitan museumA barbuta (also called barbute, which literally means bearded in Italian, possibly because the wearers beard remained visible) is a visorless combat helmet from the 15th century, designed in Italy. The barbuta is a type of sallet developed so that the wearer does not need a chainmail camail or other neck protection. The helmet often features a distinctive T shaped or Y shaped opening for the eyes and mouth. This helmet is based on a 15th century