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Product description
Saint Wenceslaus was Count of Bohemia from 921 to 935. His brother murdered him, and he was subsequently declared a martyr. Today, he is the patron saint of the Czech Republic.
This battle-ready helmet is an authentic replica of the so-called Wenceslaus Helmet, a 10th-century helm discovered near Prague. Made from two halves of 2 mm thick steel welded together at the center, it features a 3 mm steel band riveted to the shell. A strap and authentic buckle fasten it under the chin, and a leather liner adds comfort. The helmet weighs 2.35 kg.
From the mid-11th century, armorers made nasal helmets like this from a single piece of steel — stronger but more expensive than the spangenhelm, which was built from multiple parts. These nasal helmets were universally conical into the early 12th century and stayed in use across Europe through the late 12th century. Interestingly, medieval manuscripts always show nasal helmets like this paired with a chainmail coif.
The helmet comes in sizes M and L. Size M fits head circumferences up to 62 cm; size L fits up to 65 cm.
