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Strength
- Solid 18 gauge steel.
- Protective chainmail.
Weakness
- Not ideal if you have a big nose.
Overall
Probably the most common helmet design worn by common Vikings. Don’t be fooled, this is a premium product.
Strength
- Made from solid brass & 18G steel.
- Leather cap liner & chin straps.
Weakness
- No face protection.
Overall
Stand out of the crowd with real Ox-horns securely screwed to this metal helmet. Be remembered by everyone!
Strength
- Hand-forged steel with leather straps.
- Elegant carvings.
Weakness
- One customer reported sharp metal edges.
Overall
Protect your skull, nose, cheeks and neck with this highly impressive medieval helmet.
Strength
- Authentic Viking-era design
- Handmade
Weakness
- One-size-fits-all means it may be too large or small.
Overall
Strong 18 gauge steel construction makes this battle ready for reenactments or LARP events.
Types of Viking Helmets
Knowledge of true Viking helmets relies on limited archaeological discoveries, and historical records.
From excavated remains, inscriptions and other illustrations, it is known that the Vikings wore helmets made of iron.
They would often have a rounded cap that would cover the whole skull and either a spectacle guard around the eyes or a nose plate.
The style of these types of helmets is known as Spangenhelm.
Further, these helmets would often have chain mail attached to further protect the neck from sword attacks.
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Gain maximum protection in battle with this premium quality 18 gauge Viking helmet.
This iconic Viking helmet is an excellent addition to any costume for a reasonable price.
20 gauge steel to keep this design strong yet light. Keep it on your head with the straps.
Did Vikings Wear Horned or Winged Helmets?
Without a doubt, the most iconic Viking helmet is a horned or winged helmet. However, historically speaking, there has never been any evidence they were used in battle. This makes them quite controversial.
There is no question the Vikings had excellent blacksmithing skills and created some of the best weapons and armor of their time. We also know they were fearsome and liked to make a statement.
With that in mind, horns would have made the wearer look more intimidating. Wings may have also had a similar purpose.
Furthermore, helmets with metal horns date back to the Nordic Bronze Age which is 2000 years before the Viking Age. But even those horns were only believed to be used for ceremonial use and not in battle.
So, did the Vikings wear horned or winged helmets? Evidence points to no during battle. But they may have worn these or similar helmets for ritual or decorative purposes.
Nevertheless, this misconception has gained so much momentum that wearing a horned helmet is a dead giveaway that the wearer is portraying a Viking. So we say, if you want to wear one, just do it!
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