Sutton Hoo helmet, 1.3 mm

Product description

The original helmet was discovered in 1939 at the English town of Woodbridge during archaeological research into the Saxon boat grave of Sutton Hoo. It is now part of the collection of the British Museum in London. The helmet shows similarities with the 7th-century helmets found in Vendel (Sweden), and is furnished with late Roman neck and cheek flaps; the engravings of the helmet and the grave in which it was found give the impression that it was the property of a Saxon king or chieftain.

The helmet is a realistic replica of the original. Amongst its most notable features, just as with the original, it is inlaid with decorated iron plates upon which Saxon knot motifs, warriors, horsemen, and what appears to be a religious ritual are depicted. The plates are attached to one another with metal strips. Much like the Vendelhelm, the Sutton Hoo helmet has a crest running along the middle, which terminates in a dragon motif ornamented with red enamel.

The helmet is furnished with a leather inlay for added wearing comfort and is constructed from 1.3 mm thick steel. It is battle-ready and is well-suited to a head circumference of up to 61 cm. It weighs approximately 2.85 kg.

This helmet is a museum replica.