Great Bascinet

A late 14th early 15th century version of the bascinet where the mail aventail was replaced with two steel plates, one in the front and one in back. During the middle 15th century these helmets were still in tournament use, fitted with grilles, adorned with brilliant torses , mantles and crests for the pageants sponsored by rich noblemen such as King René d'Anjou. See Chronique, The Journal of Chivalry #10