Helmets

The Normans spread to England, Sicily and parts of Italy as mounted warriors, known for their long mail hauberks, kite shields and conical helmets.

This type of slightly curving, forward peaked helmet is the second most recognized form. The conical shape allows blows to slide off while the face was provided with some protection from the nasal piece which still allowed great vision.

Made of carbon steel with an aged and pitted finish. Includes an adjustable leather liner.

External Circumference: 68cm
Width: 19cm
Depth: 24cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Norman "Nasal" Helmet was based on earlier Viking Helmet designs and could be worn over a chainmail coif or with chainmail aventail to protect the neck.

The nasal bar was designed to protect the face but meant that Knights were often unrecognisable. The famous Bayeux Tapestry shows William the Conqueror tipping his helmet back to reveal his face and prove to his soldiers that he was still alive!

Made of 2mm steel with nasal of 3mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

After the Spangenhelm fell into disuse, helmets like this one came into warfare. They were known as conical or nasal helmets and these ones had a one piece skull protection. We can see plenty of depictions that features these helmets, like the “never failing” Maciejowski Bible.

Made in 2mm steel with natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. Leather chin strap included. 

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our King Harold Helmet is based on that of another king's helmet of this era - that of King Wenceslas I of Bohemia, currently on display in Prague Castle.

The King Harold Helmet features a simple dome of 18 gauge steel construction, designed to deflect sword blows and a decorated nasal bar to protect the face. It has an adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap. Not suitable for contact reenactment.

Circumference: 62cm
Height: 29cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 26cm
Weight: 1125g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Wenceslas Style Nasal Helmet is constructed from 18 gauge steel and comes complete with a (separate) padded lining cap that can be glued in if required. Not recommended for (contact) re-enactment.

Buy the King Wenceslas Nasal Helmet with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking helmet retailer.

Height: 27cm
Depth: 21cm
Width: 21cm
Circumference: 71cm
Weight: 1216g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This helmet was made after the one kept on the Prague Castle who supposedly belonged to Saint Wenceslaus I, a Czech monarch from the early 10th century. This is one of the earliest conical helmets made in one piece that at the time where starting to substitute the comparatively weaker Spangenhelms. It has a beautiful riveted cross-shaped nasal.

Meanwhile its decoration is sometimes wrongly related to Odin it’s more probably that corresponds to a conventionalized Christian cross representation. Even though the nasal is richly decorated on the original, we offer a clean version for you to make your own customizations. This is the perfect protection from the wealthy warriors from the 10th c. onwards.

Our Saint Wenceslaus I Nasal Helmet is constructed from 14 gauge steel making it perfect from most re-enactment groups. It features an adjustable padded liner and buckled leather chin strap.

Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This Spangenhelm cabasset with reinforced straps is inspired by those used by the Scandinavian people, specifically by the well-known Vikings. It stands out for its stylized design in the form of eyebrows or inverted Drakkar, which gives it a great showiness while protecting the forehead.

Includes leather chin strap.

Skull and nasal: 2mm
Rest: 1.6mm

Medium: 60-61cm Perimeter
Large: 63-64cm Perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Many Vikings considered their helmet as much a status symbol as a means of protection. Our embossed Viking helmet is a very impressive model. Made of 18 gauge steel, it is also decorated with elaborate ornamentation. The bowl and nose guard are both embossed with elaborate knot patterns and each of the movable cheek pieces is decorated with a stylized Celtic dog.

The adjustable liner improves this embossed Viking helmet's wearing comfort and enables it to fit a variety of head sizes. The helmet stays on your head thanks to the leather chinstrap and buckle.

Inner Circumference: 58cm
Weight: 1700g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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They say there is a fine line between bravery and insanity… the Dragonslayer embodies both in equal measure. He is a rare breed, completely fearless and unyielding in the face of the unparalleled dangers that would terrify all but the bravest of warriors.

His armour, crafted in a forgotten age, is a combination of archaic steel and dragon skin, decorated with skull talismans to bring him good fortune in the conflicts that lay ahead.

Circumference: 62cm
Length: 28cm
Weight: 426g
Material: Flexible Polyurethane

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

See how to care for your synthetic armour here.