ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Lorica hamata 2 mm thick steel

2 mm thick steel

It is fitted with a leather inlay and a chin strap

The main gauche is 43

the shapes of a nasal helm with a rounded skull cap are still clearly visible

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

ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Lorica hamata 2 mm thick steelThe 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