Klappvisier Bascinet Helmet
Original price was: $181.00.$162.00Current price is: $162.00.
Become a knight ready to defend your kingdom or a mercenary ready for battle. Don the Klappvisier Bascinet Helmet to protect your head. Made from 14-gauge steel, this fully wearable helmet has a bascinet design from 14th century Germany. To begin with, it has a cylindrical shape with a pointed top.
The medieval helmet features a removable visor. The visor has a hinged tab at the top. This tab secures onto the helmet with a pin. The pin turns to lock the tab into place.
Meanwhile, the main part of the visor has a shield-like shape. It has a pair of rectangular eye slots at the top. The sides angle down into a looped point at the bottom. Just above this point, there is a series of ventilation holes. On the sides and back of the medieval helm, there are small brass rings for attaching an aventail like AB2735, sold separately.
On the inside, the helmet has a liner and a chinstrap. You can wear this helmet to your next reenactment or Renaissance faire.
Be sure to wear this helmet with an arming cap for enhanced comfort and safety. And remember to check out our helmet stands for the best way to both store and show off your helmet with pride!
Key Features:
- Historical 14th century design
- Has a hinged, rounded visor
- Rings for attaching an aventail, not included
- Includes a liner and chinstrap on the inside
- Great for historical reenactments
Materials:
- Made from 14-gauge steel
Care Instructions:
- Keep away from water. Clean with a metal polish and re-oil occasionally to properly maintain the armour. Use Leather care products for the fittings.
| Head Circumference | Overall Height | Steel Thickness | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 24.8 inches | 10.5 inches | 14 Gauge |
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Justus Bertoni (verified owner) –
Where do I start with this helmet? After putting some work into it, it’s very nice, but right out of the box, very disappointing.
The hinge for the visor is not tight at all, thus making it impossible to wear without it swinging around like a loose barn door. I watched a video review of this exact helmet, and the one in the video seemed to be the same, meaning they are just made like this. To fix one of the problems, I drilled two holes in the visor, then riveted a strap to one end that wraps around the head and buckles at the other end. This is a common locking technique for Klappvisiers. Now, the helmet is actually ready for combat, though the visor still does not stay up on its own. To fix that, I would have to grind the sides of the hinge, take the loose pin out, and replace it with a thick one. I may do that one day, but it’s fine the way it is. I did see another way to hold the visor up, which is to slightly bend the top of the forehead plate, tie a leather lace through the loophole at the bottom of the visor and hook it on the forehead, though I have not tried that.
Overall, after making the locking system, I really like this helmet. The padded liner is really well done, and the welding work is also good. The forehead of the visor is a little bigger than the picture shows, but I actually like it better. This helmet was a gift for my brother, who absolutely enjoys it. I also have Get Dressed For Battle’s Maximilian armet, which was actually impossible to even wear right out of the box without some grinding and re-riveting work. If you do not have the time, tools, or skills to fix this Klappvisier, I do not suggest it. But if you do, you will greatly like it. Christ be praised. Luke 9:49-50