Churburg bascinet, 1.3 mm Sallets especially vassals

especially vassals

with beautifully decorated leather

boven bij de neus

Tegen het einde van de 16e eeuw nam de stijl geleidelijk af

met de opening naar onder

Churburg bascinet, 1.3 mm Sallets especially vassalsThis helmet is a replica of a late 14th century bascinet that forms part of the Churburg armor. Today, the original is housed in the collection of Churburg Castle. Around 1380, a new type of bascinet emerged featuring a distinctive visor. This style is commonly known as the houndskull or pig faced bascinet. The houndskull bascinet not only provided excellent facial protection, but the pointed shape of the visor also helped deflect blows away from the