8th century spangenhelm Size:L 1 mm thick steel

1 mm thick steel

The morion has been crafted after several late 15th and 16th century Dutch paintings

and various versions are depicted in the Maciejowski Bible from 1250

It is equally well-suited to portrayals of the Middle Ages

The visor was fitted with viewing and ventilation holes

8th century spangenhelm Size:L 1 mm thick steelThe spangenhelm is based on originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. Nose helmets of this type were worn across Western Europe from the 9th century onwards. On the Bayeux Tapestry, both Anglo Saxon and Norman warriors are shown wearing this style of helmet. It was likely utilised up until the First Crusade. Around the 11th century, another type of nasal helmet, crafted from a single piece, was developed. This design was stronger than the older