Allen Antiques

Armour Pieces - BascinetBreastAndArm

Armour Pieces late 14th c.

Parts of SCA combat armour for Wade Allen made in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Bascinet formed from a cone, raised and point pushed in. Grill secured by a rotating paddle that holds the hinge down on a pair of hook shaped staples. Breastplate of shallow globose form constructed with a weld in the bottom center. Arms rolled over a wire. Etched laurel wreath added in 1981. Arm of steel wiht 2 piece vambrace secured by a pair of hinges filed from commercial hinges and a strap and buckle. Articulation rivets of steel with brass caps. Made by Wade Allen while working with Valerius Armouries (and before)




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