dark gjermundbu helmet Bascinets Irish laws and historical events

Irish laws and historical events

The design is based on a historical period during which pieces of fabric were added between the centre part of the tunic and the sleeves

it offers additional protection against the weather whilst keeping the wearer pleasantly warm

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dark gjermundbu helmet Bascinets Irish laws and historical eventsThe helmet is a battle ready replica of a 10th century Viking helmet excavated from a tumulus in Gjermundbu, Norway. The original was broken into nine pieces and subsequently reconstructed. It is now exhibited at the Statens Historical Museum in Oslo. The `glasses` protect both the eyes and the nose, whilst the chainmail affords the neck a flexible protection. The helmet is constructed from 2 mm thick steel. It is unpolished and darkened in the manner