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The '''spectacle helm''' is a multiplate, round bowled [[helmet]] that sported a ''spectactle'' like set of occulars to protect the eye sockets and allow vision. Commonly associated with [[Viking]]s. |
The '''spectacle helm''' is a multiplate, round bowled [[helmet]] that sported a ''spectactle'' like set of occulars to protect the eye sockets and allow vision. Commonly associated with [[Viking]]s. |
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Most famous example is the [[Gjermundbu]] helmet. [[Vendel]] helmets can have very similar constructions. |
Most famous example is the [[10th century]] [[Gjermundbu]] helmet. This is the only definitively known [[extant]] [[helmet]] from [[Viking Age]] [[Scandanavia]]. [[Vendel]] helmets can have very similar constructions. |
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[[category:armour]][[category:helmets]] [[category:Viking]] |
[[category:armour]][[category:helmets]] [[category:Viking]] |
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Revision as of 17:30, 16 March 2007
The spectacle helm is a multiplate, round bowled helmet that sported a spectactle like set of occulars to protect the eye sockets and allow vision. Commonly associated with Vikings.
Most famous example is the 10th century Gjermundbu helmet. This is the only definitively known extant helmet from Viking Age Scandanavia. Vendel helmets can have very similar constructions.
