{"product_id":"bascinet-sports-helm-mid-to-late-14th-century-14-gauge","title":"Bascinet Sports Helm - 14th to Early 15th Century (14 Gauge)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake your own Medieval experience and complete your late 14 to early 15th century armour harness with this bascinet helm forged from 14 gauge steel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis style of helm is often called a Griffon helm and the face plate is a historical stylisation optimised for competitive medieval combat based on images of bascinet helmets from the late 14th century. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA similar helm can be seen in the Pinta Spoleto frescos located in Italy estimated to be from 1392 – 1416 (shown in second last photo below).  Another similar helm can be seen on the mural Museo de Navarra Spain and dated 1335 (shown in last photo below).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe helm can be worn with the visor removed or in the upright position.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe visor of the helmet can be easily removed and reattached using the metal pin attached on both sides of the helmet which is affixed to the helmet with a riveted mail chain transforming the helm into an open-faced sallet. This is a popular feature of this helm as it allows the wearer to wear the helmet as an open face bascinet before a combat reenactment or tournaments. Keeping the combatant cooler and more comfortable before a squire or attendant reattaches the face plate before the demonstration. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe helm also has a safety pin to keep the faceplate closed during combat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe helmet also has a leather lining suspension which is securely riveted with chin strap that can be adjusted to better fit the wearer. The interior is blackened to improve corrosion resistance. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for late 14th to early mid 15th century Medieval or Renaissance re-enactment, LARP and Living history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe helm has a circumference of 68cm which enables the wearer to also fit a suitable padded coif or cap. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden helmet stand shown available separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor international shipping options outside of Australia please contact us for an exact price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe helmet weighs approximately 3,570grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Make Your Own Medieval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1307019739183,"sku":"2236PL14","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1252\/products\/14th_Century_Visored_Bascinet_Knights_Reenactment_Combat_Helmet_reproduction.jpg?v=1516939900","url":"https:\/\/www.makeyourownmedieval.com\/products\/bascinet-sports-helm-mid-to-late-14th-century-14-gauge","provider":"Make Your Own Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}