Helmets

The T-face barbute (barbuta in Italian) was developed in Italy during the 15th century. These helmets were popular throughout Europe and offered an alternative to the more restrictive sallet. The extended sides protected the neck and jaw, dispensing with the need for a separate bevor or gorget. Our T-faced barbute replicates the helmet of the ‘Avant’ armour housed at the Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow and is crafted in 14 gauge steel with an adjustable leather liner and chinstrap. Perfect for re-enactment.

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Resembling the classic Greek helmets from an earlier age these helmets were popular throughout Italy and other European countries from the 15th century and offered an alternative to the more restrictive sallet.

The extended sides protected the neck and jaw, dispensing with the need for a separate bevor or gorget. Crafted in 14 gauge steel with an adjustable leather liner and chinstrap.

The sallet or salade was popular across much of Europe throughout the second half of the 15th century. Short-Tailed Sallets were associated with English and French knights whereas the Long Tailed Sallets were used almost exclusively by the Germans. This reconstruction features a moveable visor (introduced late in the period to improve visibility).

Our Short-Tailed Sallet is hand crafted in 14 gauge steel.  It features an adjustable leather liner and buckled leather chin strap.  Perfect for re-enactment.

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Our Celeta is made for an archer and has a hinged cheekpiece (right side) that allows it to be lifted out of the way when using a longbow. It is crafted from 14 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and comes with a full leather suspension and chin strap. 

Inner Circumference: 63.5cm
Height: 22cm
Weight: 2764g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Houndskull Bascinet is modelled on a late 14th. century original. The visor can be raised to provide greater vision and ventilation.  It features brass studs (vervelles) for the attachment of an aventail. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel and the helmet is fitted with a leather suspension and chinstrap. Manufactured by GDFB and perfect for re-enactment.

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Our 15th Century Great Bascinet features a moveable visor that can be opened both upward and also towards each side thanks to the removable pins in the hinges. Brass vervelles attached to the rim serve as attachment points for an aventail. It is crafted from 14 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and features a padded lining and a leather chin strap.

Depth: 43cm
Width: 33cm
Interior Circumference: 61cm
Steel Thickness: 14 Gauge
Weight: 3175g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Klappvisier Bascinet is characterised by the single central hinge of the removable visor and was common in fourteenth century Germany. The visor typically covered the parts of the face not protected by an aventail, attachment points (vervelles) for which are provided on this helmet. It is crafted in 14 gauge steel and offers full head protection. Lined and ready for use. Perfect for the re-enactment field.

Inner circumference: 73.5cm

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The Sugar Loaf helmet, so called because of its similarity in shape to the traditional "Sugar Loaves" that sugar was traditionally sold in, was a later variant of the Great Helm and was used throughout the 13th and 14th Centuries. This style of helmet saw use in many famous battles of the period and was also worn by Crusaders. The domed top was much better at deflecting blows than the flat topped Great Helms.

Our Sugar Loaf Helmet with Visor from GDFB, built to comply with SCA regulations, is both aesthetically appealing and highly functional. Crafted in 14 gauge steel with its great cross overlaid in brass, the helm has a movable visor, excellent ventilation and full padding. Perfect for the re-enactment field.

Weight: 4.5kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. 

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This attractive version of a Crusader Great Helm is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it perfect for re-enactment.  It features brass cruciform decoration and an adjustable leather liner and chinstrap.

Height: 33cm 
Diameter side-side: 23cm 
Diameter front-back: 25cm 
Circumference: 74cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. 

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