ulfberth battle ready closed bascinet

ulfberth battle ready closed bascinetBetween 1330 and 1350, bascinets with a flat visor attached on both sides of the helmet began to appear. This was likely a development of the klappvisier bascinet. This type of bascinet is depicted on tomb monuments and other visual or sculptural sources from the 1340s. One of the earliest examples can be found on the tomb monument of Sir Hugh Hastings ( 1347) in St. Mary's Church in Elsing, Norfolk, England. As with the originals, the visor hinges

The chain mail skirt is constructed from round rings riveted with round rivets and flat punched rings

5 cm and a diameter of 6 to 7 mm

the aquila was stored along with the signa in a central location within the camp

Amongst the period during which swords of this kind were in use

It measures 34 x 28 cm

The pouch is decorated with replica belt fittings

By the early 14th century

and both the visor and skull are sharply pointed to deflect blows

The sword is hand painted for a lifelike appearance

The brooch formed part of the excavated Sutton Hoo ship burial

The original was crafted by the Frankish smith Ulfberht

These pauldrons of strong leather