promise 1400 1480Bevors like this were developed in the second half of the 15th century. They protected the vulnerable neck and were usually worn in combination with a sallet, kettle hat, or in the early 16th century, with a burgonet. The sallet bevor combination is the most common, and the two can be combined in various ways. Sallet half over the head provides an optimal field of vision. Sallet half over the head with bevor closed provides an optimal field of vision