Medieval Hundsgugel Bascinet Churburg, Late 14th Century, 1.6 mm

Product description

The dog-faced bascinet (German: Hundsgugel), which became popular around 1380 among knights and warriors throughout Europe, owes its name to the striking pointed visor that resembles a dog's snout - hence also the nickname "pig faced bascinet". This example is a replica of an original late 14th-century specimen that can be viewed in the armory of Churburg Castle in South Tyrol, Italy.

From around 1410 onwards, the visor of the bascinet gradually lost its pointed shape and became increasingly rounded, until by around 1450 it had become almost completely spherical - this helmet still shows the classic, pointed form from slightly earlier in that development. Made of 1.6 mm steel, with a fully removable visor held in place with pins. Along the sides and lower edge are steel vervelles for a mail camail (not included). Inside, the helmet is darkened and fitted with a padded cotton lining, sewn to the edge; the helmet is fastened under the chin with straps.

This is suitable for re-enactment, living history, exhibition and collectors, and ideal for completing a late medieval knight's armor.