Lot Essay
The general condition of this helmet suggests that this was perhaps a tomb find rather than a ground find.
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PROBABLY HUNGARIAN, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
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A VERY RARE SPANGENHELM HELMET
PROBABLY HUNGARIAN, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
In excavated condition, the domed skull formed of eight overlapping riveted plates rising to a short central spike, the base with fitted with three pierced mounting points for a circular iron band forming a rail for a mail aventail, the front of the helmet with riveted plate extending to form a nasal-defence
8¼in. (21cm.) high
PROBABLY HUNGARIAN, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
In excavated condition, the domed skull formed of eight overlapping riveted plates rising to a short central spike, the base with fitted with three pierced mounting points for a circular iron band forming a rail for a mail aventail, the front of the helmet with riveted plate extending to form a nasal-defence
8¼in. (21cm.) high
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Please note that this lot has been withdrawn.