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This Viking helmet is based on various early medieval spangenhelms. It is a nasal helmet type. Helmets like this were used throughout Europe from the 9th century onward and remained in use at least until shortly after 1066. Around this time, they appear on both Norman and Anglo-Saxon warriors in the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Vikings and other Germanic peoples alike relied on helmets of this kind. From this type of spangenhelm eventually evolved the well-known nasal helmet.
Unlike later nasal helmets, early spangenhelms were originally made from multiple parts connected with spangen. This was a cheaper production method introduced during the Late Roman period. The nasal guard protects the entire face while keeping an optimal field of vision. These spangenhelms could also be repaired in the field during campaigns. A conical bowl forms the base, with the nasal guard integrated into the lower spang.
An extra-wide nasal guard delivers full-face protection. The spangen and nasal guard are 2 mm thick, while the rest of the helmet is 1.6 mm. That construction makes this helmet suitable for reenactment battles.
