st wenceslaus nasal helmet Viking beenwindsels Bascinets of this type were

Bascinets of this type were worn throughout Europe during the 15th century

Sizes and finish may therefore deviate slightly from one another

Narrow surcottes like this one appeared in the 14th century and were sometimes considered controversial

Every book is completely handmade and every individual item has a slightly different look

The coif has a triangular visor that protects the chin

st wenceslaus nasal helmet Viking beenwindsels Bascinets of this type wereSaint Wenceslaus was Count of Bohemia from 921 to 935. He was murdered by his brother and was subsequently declared a martyr. Today, he is the patron saint of the Czech Republic. The battle ready helmet is an authentic replica of the so called Wenceslaus Helmet, a 10th century helm discovered near Prague. The helmet is constructed from two halves of 2 mm thick steel, welded together at the centre. The band is crafted from 3 mm thick steel and riveted