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Product description
The dog-snout bascinet — in German Hundsgugel — was one of the most popular helmets throughout Europe from the late Middle Ages to about 1420. The visor's distinctive protruding muzzle, which resembled a dog's mouth, provided better facial protection and ventilation.
This helmet is a replica of an original from around 1395 that can be admired in the armory of Churburg Castle (Castel Coira) in South Tyrol, Italy. It is made of 1.2 mm steel and equipped with a completely removable visor that is held firmly in place with pins. The visor has an eye slit of approximately 15 cm long and 1 cm wide, with ventilation openings on the right side.
Sit along the sides and bottom edge of the helmet box vervelles: small protruding rivets with holes for attaching a chain mail aventail or camail (not included). The blackened interior has an adjustable padded textile helmet inlay. The chin strap is 3 mm thick brown leather is adjustable and closes with a brass buckle.
It steel is not stainless; regular maintenance is recommended.
