viking helmet blacwin bronzed

viking helmet blacwin bronzedA fine helmet for Viking reenactment. The Spangenhelm is inspired by the helmets worn by the Vikings. The helmet is equipped with cheek valves, a further development from Roman helmets. The helmet features a nose piece that offered protection to the entire face without hindering the field of vision. Details: Max. Main circumference: 56 58 cm (s) & 58 66 (L) Material: carbon steel Thickness: 1 mm Stake: with Helminalleg Finishing: bronze (black) Based

The dragon is a creature common in Old Norse mythology

Researchers suspect that early medieval leg armour followed a similar design

The belt is 3 cm wide and 165 cm long

and so finely wrought that even the individual feathers are clearly visible

The replica is based on 16th-century drawings of Irish kerns (cethern)

and is well-suited to both modern and historical paints

also lined on the inside with soft cotton

Paper packaging for jewellery and small objects: these have a plastic inner layer

such decorations were employed by the early Franks as sword scabbard and shield ornaments

The votive statue is a replica of a piece from the 2nd century AD

The style was worn in great variety and was even copied in the designs of armour from that era

The bag is fastened by means of two square brass buckles at the front