germanic helmet with cheek flaps

germanic helmet with cheek flapsThe helmet is a replica of a Germanic original from 500 AD. It is constructed from different plates of steel and is furnished with a nose piece for additional protection. The helmet features a peak at the top to which horsehair may be attached, and is provided with cheek flaps that were employed until the 7th century AD. The helmet is fitted with a leather inlay and is well suited to head circumferences of up to 61 cm.

These helmets were worn across Europe during the formation of modern nation-states

The hauberk of this type was often employed in the Middle Ages

and the cloak fits perfectly beneath a suit of armour

and identity of the entire legion

which were intended to protect the shoes against wear and tear

such as this tunic Greta

This buckler is classified

Well-suited to historical recreation

capable of piercing armor where a sword would fail

It is supplied with a leather strap to attach it to the belt

and it remains a timeless expression of Celtic symbolism and aesthetics

and both pieces can be configured in various ways: