The great bascinet developed from the bascinet, a shorter, egg-shaped helmet, with the earlier mail protection for the throat and neck replaced with plates; the throat now being protected by an additional plate, while the back of the helmet's skull was extended to cover the neck. The face would have been protected by a detachable, rounded visor pierced with numerous holes for sight and ventilation.
Combat ready handmade helmet comes with quilted padded webbing and leather chin strap already fitted. This is a very well designed and constructed piece. Unlike many other 'off the shelf' helmets available this one was actually designed for combat and is not just a thicker version of inferior collector helmets.
Features:
- A grille over the eye slot
- A rounded face plate
- Numerous breather holes
- Visor can open and be removed using the slide pins.
- Spring loaded locking clip to hold the visor down.
- Vervelles and leather strap for aventail.
- Adjustable Padded webbing, authentically stitched to the helmet.
- Chin strap.
Measurements:
Internal Circumference: 660mm (26")
Height: 280mm (11")
Weight: 3.145kg
Gauge: 1.8mm
Combat Rating: 10 out of 10