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Product description
This bevor is a replica of a 15th-century original now held in the collection of the Musée de l'Armée in Paris. It is unpolished, just as most 15th-century armor pieces originally were. Several straps let you attach it easily to other armor pieces, or wear it on its own.
Bevors like this emerged in the second half of the 15th century to protect the vulnerable neck. Soldiers typically wore them with a sallet, kettle helmet, or — in the early 16th century — a burgonet. The sallet-bevor combination was the most common, and both pieces could be attached in various ways.
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Sallet half over the head – provides an optimal field of vision.
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Sallet half over the head with bevor closed – provides an optimal field of vision with extra facial protection.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor open – keeps your field of vision clear and is useful for giving commands in battle.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed – offers slightly more protection while keeping good visibility.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor closed – provides maximum protection for the head and face.
