Great Bascinet 15th c. (125)

Great Bascinet – 15th century
The Great Bascinet is a late medieval knight’s battle helmet that emerged in the early to mid-15th century as an advanced version of the traditional bascinet. Its visor became less pointed, more rounded, and closer to the face, improving protection and comfort. The helmet often featured a wide metal gorget (bevor) covering the throat and front of the neck, while the extended skull protected the back of the neck. The visor had narrow eye slits and ventilation holes, providing good visibility and breathing during combat. This design combined better facial protection than earlier hounskull or pig-face bascinets while maintaining relatively good vision and airflow.