https://historiccamping.com/tags/armour/Recent content in Armour on Historic CampingHugoen-USThu, 26 Mar 2015 16:30:44 +0000https://historiccamping.com/glossary/bascinet/Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:30:44 +0000https://historiccamping.com/glossary/bascinet/<p>A steel helm from the 14th century.</p> <p>The bascinet could be open faced, or visored.</p> <p>When worn with an open face a Great Helm was sometimes worn over the top for additional protection. This could then be discarded for better visibility.</p> <p>A common visored style was the Pig-Faced bascinet</p>