14th century klappvisier bascinet, 1.6 mm

Product description

This bascinet is based on an original from around 1370. From around 1330, some bascinets were equipped with a hinged visor. Helmets such as these had a visor with a hinge point in the middle of the helmet bowl. This type of helmet was particularly popular in the Holy Roman Empire and remained in use there even into the 15th century.

Hinged visors appeared throughout Europe. In Northern Italy, they are depicted in a Crucifixion scene in the chapter hall of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, around 1367. Their use appears to have disappeared in Italy around 1380. This bascinet is fitted with vervelles along the lower edge, to which a mail collar, a camail, can be attached. Often, a padded gambeson collar was worn under the camail to prevent irritation and provide additional protection against impacts.

This helmet has an internal diameter of 72 cm (excluding leather lining) and fits most head circumferences of approximately 58 cm to 61 cm. This helmet is fitted with an inlay and chin strap. If you wish to wear extra padded padding, measure your head circumference while wearing it. The padded lining already on the inside of the helmet is usually sufficient. To create more space in the helmet, the helmet inlay can be removed.