The pigface bascinet helmet or hounskull from the german quothound39s hoodquot was a popular helmet from the 14th century as was worn by both english and french knights at famous battles such as crecy 1346 and poitiers 1356 a depiction of this style of bascinet can be seen on the monumental brass of sir hugh hastings in st mary39s church in elsing norfolkthis miniature bascinet is hand crafted in steel and brass and has a pivoting visor like the original and comes complete with