Viking spangenhelm, type neushelm, 2 mm (battle-ready) Size:L of course the knight kept

of course the knight kept the key with him

the haubergeon or small hauberk was also worn

After Robert was killed

SizeChest circumference

which resembles a Phrygian cap

Viking spangenhelm, type neushelm, 2 mm (battle-ready) Size:L of course the knight keptThis spangenhelm is of the nasal helmet type. Helmets like this were used throughout Europe from the 9th century onwards and remained in use at least until shortly after 1066, around the time they are depicted on both Norman and Anglo Saxon warriors in the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Such helmets were worn by the Vikings as well as by other Germanic peoples. From this type of spangenhelm eventually evolved the well known nasal helmet. Unlike later nasal