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Coppergate Helmet - Antiqued:
The Anglo-Saxon artistry is particularly striking and is of great
archeological importance in the history of warfare. The Coppergate Helmet was
recovered during excavations in the ancient walled city of York in 1982.
Dating from the 8th century, this Anglo-Saxon helmet is of great archeological importance.
The inscription on the crest is an invocation for protection from the helmet’s owner
Oshere to the Holy Trinity. This reconstruction clearly illustrates the advanced
metallergical skills of the 8th century craftsmen. 18 gauge construction, weighs
5lb, 11oz. Comes with display, exactly as pictured. Item
#AH2153N
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Sutton Hoo Helmet:
Discovered in 1938 at the Sutton Hoo excavation site in England, the Sutton Hoo
Helmet was recovered from the site of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial. Dating from the early
7th century, the helmet is believed to have belonged to King Raedwald, who died in 624
C.E. and is of great archeological importance. This reconstruction illustrates admirably
the skill and decorative talent of the armourers of the period. Decorative
applications are made of gold, copper and sterling silver over a steel helmet. The
original did not have all plates intact, so we have extrapolated to complete the design.
This is likely how the original looked when it was worn almost 1400 years ago.
18 gauge construction, weighs 7lb, 5oz. Comes with display, exactly as
pictured. Item #AH2155
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Spagenhelm - Antiqued:
The Spangenhelm is based on an 11th century piece of Norman origin. This style of
conical helmet construction, whereby overlapping metal straps or “spangen” were
riveted to dished metal plates to form the skull cap, is known to date back to the 6th
century and was used as late as the 15th century. Our Spangenhelm, with its solid
“nasal” and reinforced “eyebrows” is of an 11th ~ 13th century style.
Many can be seen on the famous Bayeaux Tapestry, which records scenes from the 1066 A.D.
Battle of Hastings. As with the originals, our Spangenhelm is provided with a leather chin
strap. 18 gauge construction, weighs 3lb, 3oz. Comes with display,
exactly as pictured. Item #AH2191N
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Gjermundhu Helmet - Antiqued:
The Gjermundbu Helm is based on a classic Viking helm found in a Norwegian burial
mound. Found in nine fragments, the helm has been re-constructed and is now housed in the
Museum of National Antiquities in Oslo. It dates from around 970 A.D. and is considered to
be the finest helm found from that era. The “spectacles” (officially
“occularia”), provided excellent facial and nasal protection, while chain mail
provided flexible protection to the back and sides of the neck. As with the original, our
Gjermundbu helm is provided with a leather chin strap. 18 gauge construction, weighs
3lb, 8oz. Comes with display, exactly as pictured. Item
#AH2190N
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Barbuta - Antiqued:
The Barbuta replicates a 15th century helm that was popular throughout Europe.
Bearing a strong resemblance to the helmets of the ancient Corinthians, the Barbuta (or
Barbute) was found not only with the facial cutout shape shown in our model but with a
T-shaped cutout (no nasal) and with an open-faced rectangular cutout. Designed as a helmet
for regular infantry, it fitted closely to the skull and nape of the neck and the sides
almost touched the shoulders, affording very good protection. 18 gauge construction,
weighs 3lb, 8oz. Comes with display, exactly as pictured. Item
#AH2192N
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