Sutton Hoo helmet, 7th century.

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Anglo-Saxon helmet of Sutton Hoo



The Sutton Hoo archaeological site in East Anglia, England, includes numerous burial mounds, including the famous ship grave from which
In 1939, valuable and remarkably well-preserved 7th-century artefacts were recovered. The most famous finds from this tomb are probably the gold ones.
The great gold buckle and the sutton hoo helmet are important examples of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship.



The ceremonial helmet is believed to have been a funerary object of an Anglo-Saxon prince and was probably made in the early 7th century. Historically
It is close to other early medieval Germanic helmets such as those of Vendel and Valsgärde (Sweden).



When found, the helmet was broken into hundreds of pieces. The fragments were assembled as well as a very elaborate one made by the royal armory.
Replicas can now be admired at the British Museum in London.



It is true that our replica is not as perfect as the Royal Armouries replica. However, our version is very decorative but also portable.
(Literal) masterpiece of early medieval armour. The helmet is lined with leather on the inside.



Details:

- Material: steel, leather lining

- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 61 cm.
- Long inner distance (back of head - forehead): approx. 21.5 cm

- Short inner distance (ear-to-ear): approx. 17.5 cm

- Weight: approx. 2.5 kg

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