Knights Bascinet Helmet with Visor – Polished

Elevate your historical reenactments and knightly attire with the Polished Knights Bascinet Helmet with Visor. This helmet is designed for both authenticity and functionality, making it an essential addition to any medieval enthusiast’s costume.

Forged from 12-gauge mild steel, the Knights Bascinet Helmet boasts exceptional durability, providing the robust protection knights needed in battle. The helmet’s polished finish enhances its aesthetic appeal.

Functional and Adaptable

This knight’s helmet features a moving, removable visor, expertly attached with sturdy pins and secured with an attached leather strap. This allows for adaptability in various scenarios.

The central ridge down the front adds a distinctive touch, reminiscent of historical designs, while also serving practically to deflect blows. The visor’s long eye slot, complete with pointed slats, strikes a balance between visibility and defense, ensuring you remain protected without compromising your field of vision.

Comfort is paramount when donning armor, and the Knights Bascinet Helmet excels in this regard. The internal liner provides a snug and comfortable fit. Then, the leather chin strap ensures the helmet stays securely in place during intense activity. Additionally, brass studs for attaching an aventail are strategically placed along the exterior sides and back of the helmet.

Circular ventilation holes integrated into the design promote airflow, helping to prevent overheating during extended wear. Whether you’re participating in a reenactment or other historical costuming event, you can remain comfortable and focused on the task at hand.

Ideal for Knights and Reenactors

Designed with knights in mind, this medieval helmet is perfect for historical reenactments, offering a blend of historical accuracy and practical utility. Its robust construction and attention to detail make it a standout piece for any medieval enthusiast, historian, or reenactor.

The Polished Knights Bascinet Helmet with Visor is not just a piece of armor. It’s a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of medieval artisans. With its durable construction, functional design, and superior comfort, this helmet promises to be a cherished addition to your armory, helping you step back in time and relive the valor and chivalry of the knights of old.

Key Features:

• Visor: Moving, removable visor with pointed slats and a long eye slot for balanced visibility and protection.
• Comfort: Internal liner for a snug fit and leather chin strap to secure the helmet in place.
• Design: Central ridge for historical authenticity and blow deflection.
• Versatility: Suitable for historical reenactments, LARP events, theatrical productions, and Renaissance festivals.

Materials:

• Made from 12-gauge mild steel
• Chin strap is leather

Care Instructions:

• This armour will arrive to you covered in protective oil. While this oil can be removed, it must be replaced with another protective maintenance product to protect your steel armour from rusting. Occasional oiling is necessary for the proper maintenance of this armour. When storing this armour, protect it from oxidation by coating it with machine oil. For more on how to protect and maintain your steel armour, check out the guide on Taking Care of Steel Armour.