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The Viking helmet is based on various early medieval spangenhelms. It is of the nasal helmet type. Helmets of this kind were used throughout Europe from the 9th century onwards and remained in use at least until shortly after 1066. Around this time, they are depicted on both Norman and Anglo-Saxon warriors in the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Such helmets were employed by the Vikings as well as by other Germanic peoples. From this type of spangenhelm eventually evolved the well-known nasal helmet.
Unlike later nasal helmets, early spangenhelms were originally constructed from multiple parts, connected with spangen. This was a cheaper production method introduced during the Late Roman period. The nasal guard provides protection for the entire face whilst maintaining an optimal field of vision. A further advantage was that these spangenhelms could be repaired during campaigns. The helmet features a conical bowl, with the nasal guard integrated into the lower spang that forms the helmet.
The helmet is equipped with an extra-wide nasal guard for full-face protection. The spangen and nasal guard are 2 mm thick, whilst the rest of the helmet is 1.6 mm. This renders the helmet well-suited to reenactment battles.
