The bevor filled a real and recognised gap in medieval head and neck protection, sitting between the base of the helmet and the top of the breastplate to guard the chin, jaw and throat. Originally worn with the sallet, the bevor’s design evolved alongside changing helmet fashions — with the close helm and burgonet, later versions became hinged, and by the 16th century the concept developed further into the articulated falling buffe. This reproduction recreates a general medieval bevor form, offering that same essential coverage for wearers building a harness around a different helmet style.
Medieval Bevor
The bevor was a piece of plate armour protecting the chin and throat, bridging the gap between helmet and breastplate that remained a vulnerable point even under mail. Its name comes from the Old French baver, “to dribble,” a wry reference to its position over the lower face and jaw. This reproduction offers a general medieval-pattern bevor, suited to pairing with a range of helmet styles beyond the specifically Gothic sallet combination.
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