Over 10,000 items in the range
Klappvisor Bascinet with Pointed Bowl, Medieval Helmet
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
Ready to ship, Delivery time approx. 1-3 working days
If you don't like the item after all, you can simply return it within 30 days (applies to private customers).
Do you need help or have a question? Just give us a call. Our medieval experts look forward to your call.
The bascinet came up in the early 14th century. It evolved from the so-called cervelliere or secret helmet (a simple skull cap) and remained a popular helmet well into the 15th century throughout Central Europe.
This quite unusual looking helm is a reconstruction of a late medieval bascinet with hinged visor, also known as a klappvisor or klappvisier bascinet.
It is crafted from approx. 2 mm thick steel and equipped with a hinged, fully detachable face guard that is securely held in position with pins and chains. This visor features two approx. 6.5 cm long, 1 cm wide eye-slits with jagged lower edge, as well as numerous round cutouts on its right side for proper ventilation. The visor’s impressive, fierce appearance is accentuated by the overly pointed bowl with flat tip. What’s more, the back of the helmet’s bowl is studded with a row of protruding, pierced rivets made of steel and trimmed with brown leather. These so-called vervelles allow for the addition of a chainmail aventail or camail (not included in the delivery).
The visored helmet’s interior is blackened for better corrosion resistance, and fitted with an adjustable, thick linen fabric liner attached to the bowl’s edge with sturdy stitches.
Suitable for re-enactment, LARP, stage or TV/film, this fully wearable knightly helm is most fitting for settings of the late Middle Ages and ideal to complete the armour of a European warrior. It will make your transformation into a proud knight just perfect, and is a great, decorative addition to any helmet collector’s treasure chamber.
Details:
- Material: 2 mm (14 gauge) steel (visor approx. 1.4 mm), leather trimming, linen inlay
- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 61 cm
- Long distance (back to front): approx. 20 cm
- Short distance (ear to ear): approx. 19 cm
- Height: approx. 44 cm (front, with closed visor) / 36 cm (back)
- Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.
The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain helmets on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.
Manufacturer: Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken
Contact: info@battlemerchant.com
Do you need help or have a question? Just give us a call. Our medieval experts look forward to your call.
We have been specialising in garb and equipment from antiquity to the Middle Ages for over 20 years. In our online shop you will find well over 10,000 products from the fields of LARP, re-enactment, show combat and the Middle Ages.
Over 20 years of experience in the fields of the Middle Ages, re-enactment, LARP and more than 200,000 satisfied customers characterise our family business.
Carefully selected for you: From historically accurate replicas to fantasy clothing: We have the right clothing for your hobby.
Do you need help choosing medieval clothing or putting together an outfit?
Then give us a call:
04827 / 9969727
Mon - Fri, 8.00 am - 16.30 pm
