1716388300 Italo Norman helmet with mask 1170

Around 1030 AD.. Directed the Normans their eyes work well in the Mediterranean area, led expeditions to southern Europe, conquered there individual areas and settled mainly in southern Italy and Sicily firmly,

By the end of the 12th century, Norman weapons and armaments in Italy had already been adapted to their environment and here too mixtures of northern and southern European forms were created. This helmet is a classic example of this.

The model for this reconstruction is a mural in the church of St. John and St. Paul in Spoleto (Umbria, Italy) dating from around 1170. Helmets of this type were usually worn in conjunction with a chain hood.

The helmet is made of approximately 1.6 mm thick steel sheet and provided with a comfortable Lederinlett along with chin straps.

Details:
- Size: up to 62 cm head circumference
- Long inner distance (back of head): about 22.5 cm
- Short inner distance (ear): approximately 18.5 cm
- Weight: about 2.2kg