Viking Helmets

The Spangenhelm was a widely used helmet throughout the Early Middle Ages. One of the most significant finds of this kind is the Gjermundbu helmet, dating to around the 10th century

The helm is made from 1.6 mm thick steel. The bowl and the individual reinforcing bands, including the brow band, the bands running from back to front and from ear to ear as well as the face guard are all securely joined with steel rivets

This Valsgärde Viking helmet is a highly detailed reproduction inspired by the  helmets discovered in the boat graves at Valsgärde near Uppsala, Sweden

The original find has been dated to the late 10th or early 11th century.

Made from 1.2mm Steel

 Chain Mail Aventail made of non-riveted spring steel rings (type of braid BTW)

Head Size: up to approx. 64 cm circumference

Material 1.25mm Steel

This helmet originates from the 8th Century

The original was found near York in England

Spangenhelm from about 500 AD

This original helmet is dated to the year 970AD and is on display in Oslo

Part of a grave find in Norway

Also called Moravian Helmet

The metal strips and nasal are riveted to the helmet

A replica of a helmet from the 9th Century

From the 10th Century and found in Prague

The metal strips and nasal are riveted to the helmet

This helmet was popular with Vikings,Varangians,Rus and Normans

Based on the original found in Norway and from the 10th Century

The helmet has two cheek guards

Suitable for head circumference up to 61 cm

This helmet is designed as a collector's or decoration piece