Basinet Helm with Aventail (mail hood) and "Dog-Faced" visor
Description
Helmet with unique "dog-faced" visor to protect the face. Also included is a neck guard of chainmail also known as Aventail.
Object Information
Date Created:
about 1360–1370
Local ID:
2014.842.1
Collection:
Arms & Armor
Credit Line:
The John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Dimensions:
48.3 × 38.1 × 40.6 cm (19 × 15 × 16 in.), 6 lb 2 oz (weight)
Creator(s):
Unknown; probably German
Materials:
steel, iron and brass with modern leather
Cultural Attribution:
German
Classification:
Helmet
Rights:
No known rights restrictions.