Marshal Historical Helmets

Our Battle Bascinet is great for SCA or re-enactment. Although it is based on a historical model, combat specialists have modified this helmet turning it into an essential piece for any battle or melee. It provides maximum protection without sacrificing an iota of vision.

The visor can be removed quickly and easily if required by removing the hinge pins. The visor also has a locking system that holds it in place when raised. When the visor is lowered it is held closed by a hook on one side and a buckled strap on the other for extra security. Constructed from 14 gauge steel with a satin finish. Features a well-padded lining and buckled leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm

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

Buy the Battle Bascinet with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.

Our Battle Bascinet is great for SCA or re-enactment. Although it is based on a historical model, combat specialists have modified this helmet turning it into an essential piece for any battle or melee. It provides maximum protection without sacrificing an iota of vision.

The visor can be removed quickly and easily if required by removing the hinge pins. The visor also has a locking system that holds it in place when raised. When the visor is lowered it is held closed by a hook on one side and a buckled strap on the other for extra security. Constructed from 14 gauge steel with a satin finish. Features a well-padded lining and buckled leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm

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

Buy the Battle Bascinet with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.

Made of 2.5 mm steel making it great for HMB and Re-enactment. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included. 

This item isn't padded. We recommend the use of padded protection.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

Although based on a historical model, combat specialists have modified this helmet turning it into an essential piece for any brawl. It provides maximum protection without sacrificing an iota of vision. The visor is held in by pins for quick removal. The closure system is a rivet spring locking system.

Made of 2.5mm steel making it great for HMB and re-enactment. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included. No inner padding included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

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

The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal.

Outer Circumference: 63-64 cm

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

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Sometimes knights will prioritise protection over vision for obvious reasons. The Topfhelm (literally Pot Helmet) has evolved from the less protective spangenhelm, and there is eveidence of its use during the late medieval ages.

Our “Early Top Helmet” is one of the earlier versions of these Topfhelms, suitable for Knights and Infantrymen. Made in 1.6mm steel with natural canvas lining.

Perimeter: 63-64cm

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

Buy the Early Pot Helmet with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Helmet retailer.

The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal. The large amount of artistic representation and original pieces indicate that even with a slight German predominancy, this was a common choice of helmet throughout Europe.

This specific model, with back tail and without a visor, was commonly used by infantry and mercenaries due to its versatility.

Made of 1.6mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Perimeter: 63-64 cm

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

The bascinet was one of the most commonly used helmets amongst cavalry and infantry from 1300 until approximately 1420. This type of helmet can be seen in a number of artistic representations, where the entire formations of soldiers would wear this kind of helmet.

Made in 2mm steel. Leather chin strap included.

Perimeter: 63-64 cm 

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

The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal.

Made in 1.6mm steel with a natural canvas liner. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size: 62-64 cm perimeter

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