ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Size:M These knee and shin protectors

These knee and shin protectors are made for heavy sparring and competitions

the medieval knight depended on his lance after using his sword

This shield is made of plywood and covered with a layer of unpainted white linen

Decorated drinking horns are depicted on several early medieval artworks

ulfberth 14th century bascinet with aventail flat Size:M These knee and shin protectorsThe first mentions of the bascinet (or beckenhaube) date back to 1281 in the Italian city of Padua, where it was described at the time as main protection for infantry. It is believed that the bascinet developed from a simple iron skull cap, which together with a chainmail coif was worneither as sole protection or under a great helm. This particular one bascinet is based on historical examples from the late 14th century and was developed specifically