st wenceslaus nasal helmet Viking beenwindsels It is made of genuine

It is made of genuine nubuck-leather and has a brass buckle for closing

Sizes and finish may therefore deviate slightly from one another

Helmets like this were worn throughout Europe from the second half of the 15th century

The coif has a triangular visor that protects the chin

Every book is completely handmade and every individual item has a slightly different look

st wenceslaus nasal helmet Viking beenwindsels It is made of genuineSaint Wenceslaus was Count of Bohemia from 921 to 935. He was murdered by his brother and was subsequently declared a martyr. Today, he is the patron saint of the Czech Republic. The battle ready helmet is an authentic replica of the so called Wenceslaus Helmet, a 10th century helm discovered near Prague. The helmet is constructed from two halves of 2 mm thick steel, welded together at the centre. The band is crafted from 3 mm thick steel and riveted