Early Medieval Helmets

Dark Age / Early Medieval Helmets - In historiography, the term Dark Ages or Dark Age most commonly refers to the European Early Middle Ages, the period encompassing (roughly) 476 to 1000. This concept of a dark age was created by the Italian scholar Francesco Petrarca. Items in stock unless otherwise indicated.

Viking Spectacles Helmet
	Viking Spectacle Helmet made from 14g (2mm) steel with an adjustable leather webbing and chin strap. This helmet is ready to go for your combat needs. Price:  -	QTY:

Sutton Hoo Viking Helmet
	This replica is based on the finds made at Sutton Hoo in England. The Sutton Hoo ceremonial helmet is based on a spangen type helm and is often compared to the Vendel Age helmets from Sweden. Sutton Hoo is of a primary importance to early medieval historians because it sheds light on a period of English history which is on the margin between myth, legend and historical documentation. Use of the site culminated at a time when the ruler (Raedwald) of East Anglia held senior power among the English, and played a dynamic (if ambiguous) part in the establishment of Christian rulership in England. It is central to understanding of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of East Anglia and of the period in a wider perspective. Price:  -	QTY:

Viking Helmet
	This Viking helmet is a very solid construction of 18ga carbon steel. It has hinged cheek plates and a winged neck guard. Ideal 'value' and functional helmet for someone new to re-enactment.   Price:  -	QTY:

Coppergate Helmet
	The Coppergate Helmet was recovered during excavations in the ancient walled city of York in 1982. Dating from the 8th century, the Anglo-Saxon is of great archaeological 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 skill of the 8th century craftsmen. Price:  -	QTY:

Celtic Spangen Helmet
	This Celtic Spangen helmet includes hinged cheek protection. It is based on an 11th century piece. This style of dommed helmet construction, whereby overlapping metal straps or "spangen" were riveted to dished metal plates to form a skull cap, is known to date back to the 6th century and was used as late as the 15th century. Price:  -	QTY:

Horsemans Helmet with chin strap
	This Horseman's Helmet has a leather look but is constructed completely out of steel. This helmet can be used for re-enacting although it is not recommended for combat. This helmet comes with a chinstrap.   The helmet may differ slightly from the picture in that the 'horse hair' may have slightly more or less volume than depicted and is black in colour. Price:  -	QTY:

Italian Style Spangen Helmet - copper finish
	The Spangenhelm is based on an 11th century piece. This style of domed helmet construction, whereby overlapping metal straps or 'spangen' were riveted to dished metal plates to form a skull cap, is known to date back to the 6th century and was used as late as the 15th century. This Spangen helmet features an Italian style brass nose guard, cheek plates and neck protection. While functional for combat it is Ideally suited for 'Live Action Role Play (LARP)'. Price:  -	QTY:

Gaul Intelligenta / Eastern Celtic Helmet
	Gallic helm, made of polished high carbon steel. The shape of this helm is known as Shishak - The form may be likened to the dome of a Russian church, often called an Onion Dome. The shape begins with a hemisphere, which abruptly increases the angle of curve as it comes to the center, where it quickly rises to a point. Helmets of this shape have been used in the East since time immemorial. Price:  -	QTY:

Turkish Helm
	Western Turkish helm from the 9-10th century. This two tone helmet is exquisite in detail. The shape is known as Shishak and may be likened to the dome of a Russian church, often called an Onion Dome. The shape begins with a hemisphere, which abruptly increases the angle of curve as it comes to the center, where it quickly rises to a point. Helmets of this shape have been used in the East since time immemorial. Price:  -	QTY: