Churburg bascinet, 2 mm (battle-ready)

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Product description

Around 1380, armorers developed a type of bascinet with a distinctive visor. This style is commonly known as the houndskull or pig-faced bascinet. The pointed visor deflected blows away from the face while delivering excellent protection. The larger surface area also allowed for more ventilation holes, improving airflow.

This bascinet replicates a pig-faced bascinet likely made between 1360 and 1390, now part of the Churburg Castle collection alongside its matching armor. Helmets of this type saw use across Europe from the second half of the 14th century through the first half of the 15th century. Soldiers wore them during the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and in the many conflicts of northern and central Italy during the same period. The pig-faced visor excels at directing face-aimed strikes to the sides.

Built from 2 mm steel, this battle-ready helmet includes a textile liner. Remove the visor with pins to convert it into an open bascinet with an optimal field of vision. Like the original, the pig-faced visor has ventilation holes on one side. Brass strips decorate the helmet. Vervelles along the lower edge let you attach a chainmail collar (camail). Wear a padded gambeson collar beneath the camail for comfort and extra protection against impacts.

Product details
Product details:
Material: carbon steel
Max. head circumference: 62-64 cm
Steel thickness: 2 mm
Inlay: Textile inlay
Based on a historic original
Shipping weight (grams): 3000

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