Medieval Helmets
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The Houndskull Bascinet was a form of bascinet with a visor covering the entire face.
It is the visor which gives the Houndskull Bascinet helmet its name, as this resembles the face of a dog
("hound" or, in German, "Hund"), with a protruding muzzle in order to better protect the face from
blows and to grant greater ventilation. An other name for this helmet is "pig face bascinet".
Up to about 1420 this was the preferred helmet of knights throughout Europe.
Our reproduction is based on a hounskull made in Milan around 1390 a.d. It is part of the
armour from Churburg, Tyrol. It is handmade from 2 mm steel plate, riveted and welded to
insure robustness and best possible protection during battle re enactment. The helmet has
a completely removable, hinged visor, attachable with a peg attached with a chain.
A padded cloth liner is fixed to the helmet.
The brass rivets at the side serve for attachment of an aventail for chest and shoulders.
Our line of aventails are available in various mail patterns and may be found in the chainmail section.
For more information on how to assess the size you require please see our Helmet Sizing Guide
Details Small
Internal circumference approx. 60cm
Forehead to back: approx. 21.5 cm
Ear to ear: approx. 18 cm
Finish: natural (slightly oiled)
Weight: approx. 3.15 kg
Details Medium
Internal circumference approx. 64cm
Forehead to back: approx. 22 cm
Ear to ear: approx. 19.5 cm
Finish: natural (slightly oiled)
Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
Details Large
Internal circumference approx. 67cm
Forehead to back: approx. 23 cm
Ear to ear: approx. 21.5 cm
Finish: natural (slightly oiled)
Weight: approx. 3.75 kg
It is the visor which gives the Houndskull Bascinet helmet its name, as this resembles the face of a dog
("hound" or, in German, "Hund"), with a protruding muzzle in order to better protect the face from
blows and to grant greater ventilation. An other name for this helmet is "pig face bascinet".
Up to about 1420 this was the preferred helmet of knights throughout Europe.
Our reproduction is based on a hounskull made in Milan around 1390 a.d. It is part of the
armour from Churburg, Tyrol. It is handmade from 2 mm steel plate, riveted and welded to
insure robustness and best possible protection during battle re enactment. The helmet has
a completely removable, hinged visor, attachable with a peg attached with a chain.
A padded cloth liner is fixed to the helmet.
The brass rivets at the side serve for attachment of an aventail for chest and shoulders.
Our line of aventails are available in various mail patterns and may be found in the chainmail section.
For more information on how to assess the size you require please see our Helmet Sizing Guide
Details Small
Internal circumference approx. 60cm
Forehead to back: approx. 21.5 cm
Ear to ear: approx. 18 cm
Finish: natural (slightly oiled)
Weight: approx. 3.15 kg
Details Medium
Internal circumference approx. 64cm
Forehead to back: approx. 22 cm
Ear to ear: approx. 19.5 cm
Finish: natural (slightly oiled)
Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
Details Large
Internal circumference approx. 67cm
Forehead to back: approx. 23 cm
Ear to ear: approx. 21.5 cm
Finish: natural (slightly oiled)
Weight: approx. 3.75 kg
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Delivery:While we aim to dispatch your order next day, some of our items may take up to 5 working days to dispatch
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Brand:Get Dressed For Battle
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Condition:New
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Product Code:GDFB-HM-03-S
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Weight:4kg
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