Medieval Klappvisor Bascinet Helmet with Padded Liner

Are you looking for a versatile, FULLY FUNCTIONAL helmet for your next battle? Directly inspired by 14th-century sources, this BATTLE READY Medieval Klappvisor Bascinet will make an excellent choice for that. Klappvisor basinet was especially popular in the Holy Roman Empire (modern-day Germany) during the 14th century. Despite being outdated, some knights wore Klappvisor bassinets into the 15th century, as evidenced. Pair it with one of our aventails (sold separately) for the best protection and style.

This helmet is handmade from 16 gauge MILD STEEL (available in 14 gauge mild steel as well) with a polished finish. The height is about 27cm, the inner depth from front to back at eye level measures about 23.5 cm, the inner width at ear level is about 21 cm and the eye slits are about 9.3 cm long and 1 cm wide. This helmet has an inner circumference of 68 cm (before padded liner attachment) and will fit most head circumferences from about 58cm to 61cm, depending on the shape of the wearer’s head. If you desire to wear an additional padded cap, then measure your head circumference while wearing it. (The padded liner already attached inside the helmet is usually enough for most adult male heads). The face opening behind the visor is about 17 cm long and has a maximum width of about 17.5 cm. Weighs about 3 Kgs 400 grams.

Nota: al momento dell'imballaggio, questo prodotto è accuratamente ricoperto da uno strato d'olio che funge da strato temporaneo (protettivo) contro la corrosione (ruggine), che può essere facilmente rimosso con un qualsiasi detergente per olio o anche con un panno asciutto.