• Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
  • Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century
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Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century

Viking v Norman Helmet Heavy Spangenhelm Construction c 7-11th Century

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This is a Viking-style nasal helmet, estimated to date between the 7th and 11th centuries, possibly of Norman or early Crusader origin. This example features a massive welded iron skull cap constructed using the spangenhelm technique, composite segmented plates reinforced by prominent ridges. Most striking is the thick nose guard, forged as a single extended plate from the brow to mid-face, designed to protect the warrior's most vulnerable facial features.

Helmets of this type were worn throughout the Viking Age and into the early medieval period by Norse, Norman, and Crusader warriors alike. The nasal helmet’s utilitarian design allowed for both visibility and facial protection, making it a favored choice through the Norman invasion of England in 1066 and the early Crusades. Depictions such as those in the Bayeux Tapestry show nearly identical helmets in battlefield use. Its spangenhelm design, a carryover from late Roman and migration-era styles, illustrates the evolution of European combat armor.

This helmet is a significant and visually impressive example of early medieval warfare technology and is a rare and desirable addition for collectors of Viking, Norman, or Crusader-period militaria. Stand not included.

Specifications:

  • Material: Iron
  • Origin: Scandinavia or France
  • Period: Viking Age to Early Medieval Age (600 - 1100 A.D.)

Condition:

Honest Wear or As Found – Standard Wear, medium to heavy use, or other wear/patina that adds to the item’s character and authenticity. The helmet is lightly flaking and is in honest condition, but remains structurally sound and in highly desirable collectors condition! 

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