germanic vendel helmetThis early Viking helmet is inspired by a 7th 8th century Germanic helmet found in Vendel in Sweden. Today it is part of the collection of the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities. Helmets like these were worn by the Germanic tribes such as the Anglo Saxons and later by the Vikings. This helmet is a predecessor of the famous 10th century Gjermundbu helmet that was found in a Viking grave in Norway. This helmet is equipped with an inlay and chin