Bascinet - Wikipedia The bascinet – also bassinet, basinet, or bazineto – was a Medieval European open-faced combat helmet It evolved from a type of iron or steel skullcap, but had a more pointed apex to the skull, and it extended downwards at the rear and sides to afford protection for the neck
The 14th Century Bascinet -- myArmoury. com The two most characteristic pieces of head protection during the 14th and early 15th century were the kettle hat and the bascinet (also spelled "basinet" or "basnet") The bascinet was very widely used throughout Western Europe and England and was arguably the more popular type of helmet, at least judging by period illustrations
Bascinet Helmet - Medieval Chronicles The Bascinet was a type of helmet used in warfare during the medieval ages Although many different types of helmets were used throughout the medieval ages, the bascinet was unique due to its shape The earliest recorded use of the bascinet dates back to 13th century Italy
The Evolution and Design of Bascinets in Medieval Warfare - Knights Templar The bascinet is a type of helmet that emerged during the medieval period, providing crucial protection for knights in battle Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, where early designs consisted of a simple steel cap sometimes accompanied by a chainmail coif
Wallace Collection Online - The Collection | Result A hole in the brow of the Wallace Collection bascinet, filled with an old rivet, indicates that when this helmet was new, it carried a Klappvisier, and was later converted, undoubtedly during its working lifetime, into its present, side-pivoting form
10 Great Bascinet Helmet for Comfort and Safety This article will delve into the captivating world of great Bascinet Helmets, exploring their fascinating history and highlighting their key features
Visored Bascinet | Western European - The Metropolitan Museum of Art The visored bascinet served as the standard helmet worn throughout Europe from about 1300 to about 1420 The pierced studs along the rim held the aventail (a defense of mail covering the lower face, neck, and shoulders)
Bascinet - Military Wiki | Fandom The bascinet (bassinet, basinet, bazineto) was a Medieval European open-faced military helmet It evolved from a type of iron or steel skullcap, but had a more pointed apex to the skull, and it extended downwards at the rear and sides to afford protection for the neck
Pigface Bascinet - Forge of Svan Our Pigface Bascinet has been developed to withstand hard battle In addition to the aforementioned eye-slit flanges, the apex of the skull has been rounded and placed nearer the back of the skull in order to better turn aside blows