Medieval Houndskull Bascinet made from Heavy 14 Gauge Steel

This medieval Hound skull Bascinet Helmet of bascinet with a visor covering the entire face. It is the visor which gives the Hound skull Bascinet helmet its name, as this resembles the face of a dog ,("hound" or, in German, "Hund"), with a protruding muzzle in order to better protect the face from ,blows and to grant greater ventilation. An other name for this helmet is "pig face bascinet". Up to about 1420 this was the preferred helmet of knights throughout Europe. Our reproduction is based on a hound skull made in Milan around 1390 a.d. It is part of the armor from Churburg, Tyrol. It is handmade from 14 gauge steel plate, riveted and welded to insure robustness and best possible protection during battle re enactment. The helmet has a completely removable, hinged visor, attachable with a peg attached with a chain.

Specifications:
Approx. Circumference: 25 inches
Material : 14 Gauge Steel

Note: **
Please use Helmet cotton cap (inner) for comfortable wearing. 
Use Helmet Stand for the good protection of helmet.
The Helmet comes pre oiled for protection from rust. 
Please use dry cloth to clean OR keep it under the Sun for a day for the excess oil to dry out.