Product description
Between 1330 and 1350, bascinets with a flat visor attached on both sides of the helmet began to appear. This was likely a development of the klappvisier bascinet. This type of bascinet is depicted on tomb monuments and other visual or sculptural sources from the 1340s. One of the earliest examples can be found on the tomb monument of Sir Hugh Hastings († 1347) in St. Mary’s Church in Elsing, Norfolk, England. As with the originals, the visor hinges are fitted with a steel pin, making the entire visor removable. Hinge systems like this were probably an Italian innovation.
This bascinet is based on early 15th- to late 14th-century originals. Examples like this were worn throughout Europe. It was the first type of closed bascinet. The helmet is made of 2 mm thick steel and is fully battle-ready. It features a solid visor that provides good visibility and ventilation. The helmet includes an adjustable leather liner, and the lower edge is fitted with attachment points for a chainmail aventail.
