coppergate helmet 1 6 mm riveted aventail

coppergate helmet 1 6 mm riveted aventailThe helmet is a replica of an Anglian helmet found in York (England). The original dates from the 8th century AD and is a distinctive find, as few helmets from this period have been discovered. An inscription is engraved in the brass edge, translated: In the name of our lord Jesus, the holy spirit and god, and to all we say amen, Oshere, Christ. The original is held in the Yorkshire Museum. The helmet is inlaid with leather for additional comfort and

with a breastplate that stopped high on the thighs—similar to how the fashionable doublet was worn

and comes with a leather sheath

which ensures an optimal field of view

Gores on the sides — triangular pieces of fabric that give medieval garments a flare — are incorporated into the construction

During the early Middle Ages it was utilised by various peoples all over Europe

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Crafted with a keen eye for detail

in the Montefeltro altarpiece by Piero della Francesca

your axe is always brought on your travels so that you can swiftly hurl it at an enemy during battle

The end of the grip features a brass ring

and on occasion the doublet and jacket were matched

Whilst larva masks may have provided some protection in combat situations