sutton hoo helmet Festival mantels Just as with your weapons

Just as with your weapons

which mimicked the shape of poulaines from contemporary fashion

The grip was somewhat larger than that of a one-handed sword

A padded collar was often worn beneath the camail for comfort and extra protection against impacts

The wolf Fenrir was a key figure in Viking mythology

sutton hoo helmet Festival mantels Just as with your weaponsThe original helmet was discovered in 1939 at the English town of Woodbridge during archaeological research into the Saxon boat grave of Sutton Hoo. It is now part of the collection of the British Museum in London. The helmet shows similarities with the 7th century helmets found in Vendel (Sweden), and is furnished with late Roman neck and cheek flaps; the engravings of the helmet and the grave in which it was found give the impression that it was the