dark gjermundbu helmet

dark gjermundbu helmetThe helmet is a battle ready replica of a 10th century Viking helmet excavated from a tumulus in Gjermundbu, Norway. The original was broken into nine pieces and subsequently reconstructed. It is now exhibited at the Statens Historical Museum in Oslo. The `glasses` protect both the eyes and the nose, whilst the chainmail affords the neck a flexible protection. The helmet is constructed from 2 mm thick steel. It is unpolished and darkened in the manner

it may be adjusted with the straps to accommodate your LARP rapier

wind and the sun whilst you are out all day

The calotte was particularly popular throughout Europe (and in the Holy Land)

and silky — it is as comfortable as it is elegant

The bag may be fastened with the horn button and the leather lace

but may also be combined with other LARP armour

flared sleeves

such weapons were employed by Tudor archers until around 1562

Gambesons were worn both separately and beneath chainmail or armour

The axe is dispatched with a leather sheath and a luxury collectors box lined with artificial fur

The helmet is fitted with a linen liner and leather chin strap and is suitable for a maximum head circumference of 63 cm

The beautiful wall decoration is crafted in the Mammen style and is shaped like a Viking throwing axe