germanic umbo hand forged Pantserhandschoenen en -wanten The laces have brass lace

The laces have brass lace ends

The front plate is connected to the back plate by four belt buckles

Its main advantage over the traditional bascinet is the addition of a neck guard

The brim provided protection against downward blows and projectiles

whilst the officers' blades featured engraved decoration

germanic umbo hand forged Pantserhandschoenen en -wanten The laces have brass laceThe umbo is crafted after Early Medieval originals. Shield knobs such as these were employed by Germanic tribes throughout Europe, amongst others. The umbo features a hand forged finish, so it still resembles the original and appears as though it has survived the test of time.