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Bacinete Houndskull S. Xiv Helmet
It is made of steel and is fitted with a fully removable face shield that is securely held in place with pegs. This visor features a 15 cm long and 1 cm wide eye slit, as well as numerous round cutouts on its right side for proper ventilation. The sides and the lower edge of the helmet bowl are with so-called vervelles, protruding rivets with holes that allow the addition of aventail or camail chain mail (not included). The blackened interior is fitted with a fitted quilted lining made of cotton fabric and attached to the rim of the bowl with sturdy stitching. The 3mm thick brown leather chinstrap is adjustable and closes with a brass buckle. Material: 1.2mm steel, padded cotton inlay, leather strap with brass buckle. Weight: approx. 2.3kg.
The houndskull (German: Hundsgugel), which enjoyed great popularity among knights and warriors throughout Europe until around 1420, was a variation on the late medieval bascinet. It owes its name to the characteristic design of its visor which featured a protruding "muzzle" (for better facial protection and ventilation) that resembled the face of a dog (hound, or in German: Hund). Pig-faced Bascinet is another term sometimes used to refer to this particular type of helmet. The visored helmet we offer here is a replica of an original 14th century (ca. 1395 AD) houndskull that can be seen in the Armory of Churburg Castle (Castel Coira) in South Tyrol, Italy.
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