Oskol helmet - Inner circumference 67cm

Available immediately. Shipped from France, within one week, worldwide!

HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION

Oskol's helmet was discovered in a "kurgan" (a kind of tumulus) into the Russian territory, Belgorod Region, Voloknovsky District, Stolbische farm in 1869, and is dated between the 8th and the 10th century. A saber, fragments of chain mail and Byzantine coins accompanying the helmet in the tomb.

The question of the origin of the helmet remains enigmatic: it could have belonged to a nomad installed in Rus territory, or simply be a Rus production, imitating the style of Central Asia, like the helmet of Gulbische or the Chernigov one. Similar examples are known in Sogdiane, but also in Iran for the same period. Whether you embody a Rus, or a Nomad, this helmet will fit you like a glove!

SPECIFICATIONS

2 mm stainless steel. Polished.
Delivered with jugular straps, and leather parachute. Leather colour may vary from beige to brown, according to stocks.
Ideal for medieval sports (Eastern-Western style, HEMA, etc.).
Drilled holes for hanging a chainmail aventail (not included)
The weight varies depending on the size: For a helmet with an inner circumference of 64cm, the weight is around 2.2kg.

A medieval helmet is generally worn with an padded arming cap, for comfort.
To choose the right helmet size, you should measure your head circumference WITH the arming cap, and generally add 1 cm (for safety/comfort).
We also offer excellent arming caps, which typically add around 4-5 cm to your head circumference. Feel free to check our catalogue. Click here!