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HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION
This helmet is an hybrid, between the helmet of Gjermundbu, to which we have added Tjelle's eyebrows.
The Tjele helmet fragment is a Viking Age fragment of iron and bronze, originally comprising the eyebrows and noseguard of a helmet. It was discovered in 1850 with a large assortment of smith's tools in Denmark, and though the find was sent to the National Museum of Denmark, for 134 years the fragment was mistaken for a saddle mount. In 1984 it was properly identified by an assistant keeper at the museum as the remainder of one of only five known helmets from the Viking era.
The fragment is dated to approximately 950 to 970 AD, and is contemporary to the Gjermundbu helmet, from Norway. Ideal for a Danish reenactment project, 10th century, late Viking-Age.
SPECIFICATIONS
2 mm stainless steel. 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.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT HELMET SIZE?
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!
Tous droits réservés - Living History Market - Siret 85197040000012 - Immatriculation RCS 851 970 400 Lille Métropole - TVA / FR 12851970400
Our replicas of medieval swords and sabers are intended for an adult and informed public - Nos répliques d'épées et de sabres médiévaux sont destinés à un public majeur et averti.
