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$735 +s/h


Pigface Bascinet

North Italian, c1380
Made from 14g mild steel.
Size Med/Large.
Pigface Bascinet Pigface Bascinet

To those not familiar with armour this style of helmet may look a bit strange with its pointed visor and skull.  This was a very popular type of helm in the late 14th century. Though it didn't completely replace the barrel shaped "great helm," it was quite a defensive improvement. The conical shapes provided better glancing surfaces and  superior protection to the eyes against arrows and lances.

I extrapolated the design from a number of German, French and Italian helmets but the heaviest influence came from a North Italian helmet from the Tower of London Armouries.  I omitted the etched brass trim that bordered the visor of  the original but it can be added for an additional charge.  The helm has holes every 1/2" around the lower parameter to allow a lining to be stitched in. There are 24  brass vervelles so that a chainmail aventail can be attached. This helm would fit someone with a large head using historical padding or medium to large with SCA type padding.



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