ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Lorica hamata The beak was sturdier and

The beak was sturdier and better suited to penetrating plate armor

features two straps for securing it to the arm

The main gauche is 43

and weighs 935 grams

ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Lorica hamata The beak was sturdier andThe 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