Churburg bascinet, 1.3 mm Middeleeuwse broches The way it is worn

The way it is worn closely resembles that of a sallet

Meyer-Bielmann to distinguish the Swiss four-pointed type from earlier poleaxes

Dit type helm bleef tot het eind van de 12e eeuw populair en werd in de 13e eeuw hoofdzakelijk nog door het voetvolk gebruikt

and the Danelaw period

In zijn eind lag zijn begin

Churburg bascinet, 1.3 mm Middeleeuwse broches The way it is wornThis helmet is a replica of a late 14th century bascinet that forms part of the Churburg armor. Today, the original is housed in the collection of Churburg Castle. Around 1380, a new type of bascinet emerged featuring a distinctive visor. This style is commonly known as the houndskull or pig faced bascinet. The houndskull bascinet not only provided excellent facial protection, but the pointed shape of the visor also helped deflect blows away from the