Description
The archaeological site of Sutton Hoo in East Anglia includes numerous burial mounds, including the famous ship's grave, from which remarkably well-preserved, precious 7th century artifacts were recovered in 1939. The most famous finds from this tomb are probably the Great Gold Buckle and the Sutton Hoo helmet, both important examples of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship.
It is assumed that the pompous helmet was a grave-goods item of an Anglo-Saxon prince and was probably made in the early 7th century. Historically he is close to other early medieval Germanic helmets, e.g. from Vendel and Valsgärde (Sweden).
At its discovery the helmet was broken into hundreds of individual parts. The assembled fragments as well as a very elaborate replica made by the Royal Armouries can now be admired in the British Museum in London.
Our replica is admittedly not as perfect as that of the Royal Armouries. Nevertheless, our version is a very decorative but also wearable (literal) highlight of early medieval armour. The helmet is lined with leather on the inside.
Details: Steel, Made of
- Material: steel, leather lining
- Suitable for a head circumference of up to approx. 61 cm
- Long inner distance (back of the head - forehead): approx. 21.5 cm
- Short inner distance (ear-ear): approx. 17.5 cm
- Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
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