Product description
Spangenhelms of the nasal type were already worn in Western Europe from the 9th century onward. They are depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry of 1066, worn by both Norman and Anglo-Saxon warriors. Spangenhelms were easy to produce and could be adjusted during campaigns. For this reason, they remained in use and were even depicted in the Morgan Bible from 1250.
This type of spangenhelm features a rounded helmet bowl—an evolution that seems to have developed after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This later type of spangenhelm was used between the late 11th and mid-13th centuries. It can be associated with the Crusades of that era. This kind of helmet was probably especially popular among foot soldiers who could not afford expensive helmets made from a single piece of metal.
This battle-ready spangenhelm is made from a single piece of 1.6 mm thick steel and reinforced with 1.4 mm steel strips. The helmet is fitted with a textile liner and a replica buckle.
