ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Lorica hamata It was often carried beneath

It was often carried beneath the left arm and symbolised courage and rank

The beak was sturdier and better suited to penetrating plate armor

and weighs 935 grams

It is fitted with a leather inlay and a chin strap

ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Lorica hamata It was often carried beneathThe first mentions of the bascinet (or beckenhaube) date back to 1281 in the Italian city of Padua, where it was described at the time as main protection for infantry. It is believed that the bascinet developed from a simple iron skull cap, which together with a chainmail coif was worneither as sole protection or under a great helm. This particular one bascinet is based on historical examples from the late 14th century and was developed specifically