Medieval Helmets: The Hounskull or 'Pig-Faced' Bascinet c.1400

Name: Medieval Helmets: The Hounskull or 'Pig-Faced' Bascinet c.1400
Uploaded: 2025-06-28T07:40:00.000Z
Duration: 28 min 43 s
Channel: Shield of Antiquity
Description: The hounskull or 'pig-faced' bascinet was incredibly popular right across Europe between about 1380 and 1420. Here we have a look at a good quality replica and consider some aspects of the design of this great medieval helmet.

Shield of Antiquity

Jun 27, 2025

The hounskull or 'pig-faced' bascinet was incredibly popular right across Europe between about 1380 and 1420. Here we have a look at a good quality replica and consider some aspects of the design of this great medieval helmet.

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