viking spangen helmet 2 mmThis Viking helmet is based on various early medieval spangenhelms. It is of the nasal helmet type. Helmets like this were used throughout Europe from the 9th century onwards and remained in use at least until shortly after 1066. Around this time, they are depicted on both Norman and Anglo Saxon warriors in the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Helmets of this kind were used by the Vikings as well as by other Germanic peoples. From this type of spangenhelm