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PHAH2153 Coppergate Helmet An amazingly accurate replica of the famous Coppergate helmet. The original was found buried under a 10th century Viking house during excavations of the Viking street of Coppergate, York, England and is believed to have belonged originally to an 8th century Anglo-Saxon nobleman called Oshere. The steel dome has three steel plates rivetted to it and has a gold-plated cross-shaped crest containing an inscription which is an invokation for protection to the Holy Trinity. It is painted black inside and lined with mock suede. There is no chin strap, so the steel cheek guards hang loose on steel hinges but are held in place by the steel ring-mail neckguard. The nasal and eyebrows are made up of individually cast pieces of brass which have been gold plated. The nasal contains an intricate knotwork design while the eyebrows and cetral ridge terminate in ornate dragon heads. The dome and cheek guards are edged in brass and all steel parts of the helmet have been given a rough "hand-forged" appearance and black patina. Note: This helmet is very large! Fits head sizes up to 63cm.
Price £435, US$762, €622.
STAND FOR COPPERGATE HELMETMade from Solid, chunky & heavy black plastic with mock suede base and informative steel plaque.
Price £10, US$18, €15.
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