Bascinet helmet with camails

This is an early example of a medieval 'bascinet' or 'basin' helmet.  These would gradually evolve into helmets with visors to protect the face and eyes. The chainmail attached to the headpiece can also be called 'a camial' this would have been used to protect the neck and shoulders.   One description of William Wallace has him wearing what is described as a 'steel cap' which may have looked something like this. 
Object no :
RI_DC_0000367
Collection :
Helmets
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Steel
Location :
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Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
2 Fmedia2 F12426472 Fbascinet a camail

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