Late 15th century bevor, 1.6 mm

Product description

Bevors like this emerged in the second half of the 15th century. They protected the vulnerable neck and were typically worn with a sallet, kettle hat, or — in the early 16th century — a burgonet. The sallet–bevor combination is the most common. Mix and match both pieces in various ways:

1. Sallet half over the head – optimal field of vision.

2. Sallet half over the head, bevor closed – optimal field of vision with added facial protection.

3. Sallet flat on the head, visor open – optimal field of vision, useful for issuing commands during battle.

4. Sallet flat on the head, visor open and bevor closed – slightly more visibility than with the visor fully closed.

5. Sallet flat on the head, visor closed – maximum protection for the head and face.

Gothic armor was hugely popular among 15th-century knights in Central Europe. Recognizable by its sharp forms and intricate fluted decorations, it delivers a highly elegant, almost fantastical appearance.

Built with a steel thickness of 2 mm, this bevor is suitable for armored medieval combat sports such as Buhurt and HEMA. Its articulated construction lets you wear it with the visor raised or lowered, depending on the situation.