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Shield Boss

#300589
If you're making your own shield or some inconsiderate slob of a foe has bashed and dented the boss on your battle shield and made it unpresentable, here's a shiny new one, pre-drilled for four screws (not included). Made of 18 gauge steel with a 7-1/8" diameter and the bowl is roughly 1-1/4" deep. Suitable for any Viking, Medieval, Roman, Renaissance or Eastern shield that's not severely curved.
$29.95

Side Buckle Padded Two Color Gambeson

#101833
This is a thickly padded gambeson with 2 colors; perfect for reenactments, SCA, or LARP sparring. Woven of heavy-duty, canvas grade cotton with open armpits for easier movement and ventilation. A high collar protects the neck. Available in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XXL.
$149.95

Barbute

#300587
Based on a 15th-century barbute from northern Italy, this helmet has decorative brass rivets encircling the top and steel rivets lining the edges. A short ridge accents the round skull. Inside, the helmet has an adjustable, padded cotton canvas liner, and leather straps that secure it in place when tied under the chin.
$129.95

Padded Arming Cap

#201653
This thickly padded cotton arming cap is a must for wearing under mail or helmets. One size fits most. Choose red, black, or off-white.
$24.95

Hounskull Bascinet

#300579
The hounskull, or houndskull, helmet has a snoutlike visor attached to a bascinet. This version has a round shape that was designed to deflect blows from any angle.
$104.95

Padded Gambeson With Interchangeable Sleeves

#101834
You can wear this thickly padded gambeson with long sleeves, short sleeves or no sleeves at all! This heavy-duty, canvas grade cotton arming doublet is perfect for reenactments, SCA or LARP sparring. It has open armpits for easier movement and comes with detachable long and short sleeves that connect with cloth strings.
$149.95

Front Buckle Long Sleeved Gambeson

#101832
This is a thickly padded gambeson that's perfect for reenactments, SCA, or LARP sparring. Woven of heavy-duty, canvas grade cotton with open armpits for easier movement and ventilation. A high collar protects the neck. Available in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XXL.
$139.95

Early Crusader Half Helm

#300581
Handcrafted of 18 gauge steel, this helmet has a full faceplate shaped with a protruding nasal, eye slits, and 2 cross cut outs as decoration. Designed to be worn over an arming cap, it has an adjustable, padded cotton canvas liner with leather straps that secure it in place when tied under the chin.
$89.95

MuseumReplicas.com offers a wide range of historical armor from the Medieval period. Find well researched helmets, greaves, vambraces and shields to outfit your army.


Top Customer Reviews

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

A very nice helmet, especially for the price. Solid construction, but a little tight getting it on the head, but once on sits very nicely on your head. Definitely a great buy.
Reviewed by: Phillip, February 21, 2024

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

First time buyer but am impressed with the company's communication, fast shipping and great product.
For a replica I was very satisfied with the construction and good quality for the price. Great reproduction for any man cave!
Will buy again...
Reviewed by: Bob, January 28, 2024

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

This helmet looks like it should cost twice as much, at least.  It is very well made and is correct in proportion.  Too often cheap bascinet helmets are not made to the correct proportion.  This looks to be based on the Churburg #16.  Though I think this helmet look better then the original since the original looks to have an ill fitting visor.  I am making aventail for this.  Only down side is visor cannot stay up. But that is fine.  I have an open faced bascinet  for that.
Reviewed by: Scott, November 16, 2023

Review of: Padded Gambeson With Interchangeable Sleeves

This is a well-made, heavily constructed gambeson. Sizing is true; expands well with the buckles.  Not a costume, this is an excellent base layer for functional armor. Take time to break in for sure. I started by hand washing and thoroughly air drying to make things softer (especially the elbows of the long sleeves and the midsection for bending forward. High collar means an arming collar is unnecessary; coif and gorget fit over collar easily. Matches well with the padded arming cap also sold by MR.  The buckles are a bit finicky to fasten, as there is enough play for the buckle to slide through the leather loop on the fixed portion, but once buckled it is very secure. The best feature is the ability to convert from sleeve-less to short or long sleeves at will; if you can lace a shoe you can change this gambeson on the fly. Make no mistake, it's warm. In a southeastern summer renaissance festival I could tolerate long sleeves, short mail, surcoat and several pieces of plate but this may be daunting for the uninitiated. Cannot recommend highly enough for the price.
Reviewed by: Andrew, November 14, 2023

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

I was really surprised when I got this especially for the price you pay. From what I remember, I read on my armory.com. This helmet weighs very close to those bascinets in the Wallace collection. I can put this on but I need some kind of arming cap because it sits a little low on my head so there’s plenty of space for an arming cap or coif. This really looks good and it’s worth the price.
Reviewed by: Ernest, November 07, 2023

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

Good Lord do I like this!  This helmet fits very well right out of the box and isn't so danged heavy you can't move your head!  The only issue is the the pins that hold the visor on can come out of the hinge and fall off when you are taking the hemlet off or moving it around.  I will probably drill a hole on the end and attach a chain or strap to keep them from getting lost!  Well made helmet and it looks great!!!  Having the integrated liner is a big plus!!
Reviewed by: Deane, May 18, 2023

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

I just got this helmet yesterday, and true enough it’s a great buy. This fits extremely well and looks amazing.
While it’s true the visor doesn’t lift completely it still moves easily and comes with strapping to secure it around the back of the head. It’s also easy to see out of and came padded.
Overall, this is a great helmet for anyone. I highly recommend this hounskull as your next gear find.
Reviewed by: Bryan, November 05, 2021

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

So this is not my first helm from MRL.  Want to change up my look a little for the fairs.  This one runs a little tighter then my first.  But still very wearable.  The visor does not even come close to lifting up enough to get it out of your way.  But that is about the only draw back.  worth every penny.
Reviewed by: Andrew, June 25, 2021

Review of: Avenger Scale Gauntlets

Really like the look of the gauntlets.   With the way they are attached to the gloves you do loose some flexibility in the fingers.  But still very happy with them.
Reviewed by: Andrew, April 24, 2021

Review of: Hounskull Bascinet

This helmet is really well done. The visor can't be held up all the way but it looks good.
Reviewed by: Gideon, April 19, 2021