marshal historical bascinet 1400 1450 Romeinse en Griekse beelden The training swords are constructed

The training swords are constructed from plastics

The sword is a Petersen type S (Wheeler type III) and

Possibly these small statues were painted to give them a lifelike appearance

The result was often close combat upon which life or death depended

This type of bevor was most commonly used together with later kettle hats

marshal historical bascinet 1400 1450 Romeinse en Griekse beelden The training swords are constructedThe helmet is based on a bascinet model from the first half of the 15th century. The great bascinet emerged at the beginning of the 15th century. Its principal advantage over the traditional bascinet is that it features a neck guard providing additional protection, meaning a chainmail collar (camail) is not always necessary. Bascinets of this type offered excellent protection and were employed both on the battlefield and in jousting. The helmet bowl