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| Aventail - Front View Aventails hang from the bottom of a helm, protecting the warrior's neck and shoulders. This example is made from 16 gauge galvanized steel rings with a 5/16" inner diameter. Also available in stainless steel and mild steel.
14th century German basinet with klappvisier and leather strapping are not included! |
Aventail - Front View |
| Aventail - Side View The basinet was the most popular form of helmet in Western Europe during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The Aventail is a curtain of mail extending out in a gentle arch from the bottom of the basinet to the point of the shoulder. The neck and throat are protected but the face was left exposed. |
Aventail - Side View |
| Aventail - Detail The Aventail has a leather band attached to the top row of maille rings. The leather band then fits over staples (called vervelles) located around the base of the basinet. A cord, strap, or wire is threaded through the staples above the leather attaching the Aventail to the helm. |
Aventail - Detail |