Product description
This bevor is a replica of a 15th-century original, which is now part of the collection of the Musée de l’Armée in Paris. This bevor is unpolished, like most 15th-century armor pieces originally were. It is equipped with several straps, allowing it to be easily attached to other armor pieces. It can also be worn on its own.
Bevors like this were developed in the second half of the 15th century. They protected the vulnerable neck and were usually worn in combination with a sallet, kettle helmet, or, in the early 16th century, with 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 – allows an optimal field of vision 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 maintaining good visibility.
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Sallet flat on the head with visor closed – provides maximum protection for the head and face.
