VIKING HELMETS

Viking spectacle helmet

Our Viking helmets are all made in Europe from 16-gauge (1.5mm) or thicker steel using traditional hammer and anvil. Each is hand made to order.

Our helmets are designed to withstand a full-contact blow from a blunt re-enactment (steel) sword, but it is sensible to wear padding (e.g. a thick felt cap) to avoid the possibility of concussion. Each comes complete with an adjustable leather chinstrap.
The bowl of the helmet is hammered into shape by hand, either in two pieces with an invisible weld, or else in four pieces with a riveted (spangen) construction. Finishing is by wire brush to give a lustrous sheen.

JK13	Spangen helmet with straight nasal. Scandinavia and Europe, 9th to 12th century.	£240, US$420, €350
JK11	Viking Gjermundbu style helmet with spectacle guard.	£240, US$420, €350
JK10	Spangen helmet with curved nasal. Scandinavia and Europe, 9th to 12th century.	£240, US$420, €350

Recommended addition to JK helmets
Padded linen lining - recommended for wearing a helmet directly against the head. (Must be attached to a helmet, not available separately)	+ £42, US$77, €61
Adjustable leather lining - recommended for wearing over a coif or padded cap. (Must be attached to a helmet, not available separately)	+ £28, US$52, €41
Felt Cap to wear under helmet as padding. Hand made from pure wool. Fits most head sizes, just trim it to the right length with a pair of scissors. Thickness 5mm.	£20, US$37, €29

Made to measure helmets

Helmets (with codes begining with "JK") can be made to order to your own size. (Delivery in 1-3 months).

First click the "Add to cart" button next to the helmet that you require. Then supply the following measurements and click the "Add to cart" button below:

Head circumference (including padding and ears!). :
Length of head (including padding)* :
Width of head (including padding)* :
Making a made to measure helmet is a fine art and it is important that you supply us with measurements accurate to within 1/8 inch (3mm). Measurements can be supplied in inches or centimetres. Make sure that you are wearing any padding and / or chainmail that you intend to wear under the helmet before measuring your head. Wrap the tape measure around your head making sure the tape covers the tops of your ears (The tops of your ears will need to fit inside the helmet!)
* To measure the length and width of your head it is recommened that you make cardboard calipers to get accurate measurements. Failing this you can do the following:
Length: Place the back of your head against the wall and hold a book vertically against your forehead. Then get someone to measure the distance between the book and the wall.
Width: Hold a book vertically at each side of your head and get someone to measure the distance between the two books at forehead level. To make sure that you are holding the books straight you should measure both from the front and from the back ensuring that the two measurements match.

PH1163	Sutton Hoo Helmet, Anglo-Saxon, 7th Century. One size only.	£400, US$700, €580
PHAH2153	Coppergate Helmet. Copy of the famous 8th century Anglian helmet that was found while excavating a 10th century Viking house. One size only.	£435, US$762, €622