Armor Type:  Chin, throat, and lower face protection

Brief Description:  A bevor was worn in the 15th and 16th centuries to close the vulnerable gap between the bottom of an open-faced helmet (like a sallet) and the top of a cuirass. The term comes from the Old French word baver, which roughly translates to "dribble".

The design and features of a bevor include:

Structure: Consists of one or more overlapping steel plates (lames) that contour tightly to the face and neck.

Functionality: It rests securely on the shoulders or breastplate and extends upward to cover the lower half of the face. Later Renaissance versions featured articulated lames that could be raised or lowered depending on the situation.

Pairing: It is most frequently paired with a sallet helmet. Since sallets only cover the top portion of the head, the bevor was required to protect the mouth and jaw.

Fastening: It is typically strapped tightly to the back of the neck using leather straps and often anchored directly to the chest armor.