By The Sword, Inc. LARP Great Bascinet Helmet
Brand: By The Sword, Inc.

LARP Great Bascinet Helmet with lifting visor 14th- 15th Century: The LARP Great Bascinet like our 14th Century Great Bascinet was the first helm to be worn with complete suits of plate armor, and could be found on the battle-fields all over Europe. They were used in battle up until the last quarter of the Hundred Years War 1337 - 1453 between England and France. They are a development from the earlier pig faced or hound skull bascinets which were shorter, with mail aventail protection for the throat and neck. Our Great Bascinet replaces the mail with plate armor, the additional throat plate and the back of the helmet's skull is extended to cover the neck. The face is protected by a hinged slightly rounded visor pierced with numerous holes for sight and ventilation. Modeled in LARP hybrid polyurethane, the 14th Century LARP Great Bascinet has a steel hammered finish. Our line of polyurethane helmets is perfect for almost any type of re-enactment possibilities. The tough, lightweight ma

Lightweight material is near indestructible
Perfect for almost any type of re-enactment
Look of real metal won't rust