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Sutton Hoo helmet (reconstruction)

Sutton Hoo helmet (reconstruction)

The Sutton Hoo helmet features an iron skull of a single vaulted shell and has a full face mask, a solid neck guard and deep cheekpieces. These features have suggested an English origin for the basic structure of the helmet. Although outwardly very like the Swedish examples, the Sutton Hoo helmet is a product of better craftsmanship. This reconstruction in the Royal Armouries shows the intricate jeweled inlay, repoussé reliefs, and abstract designs that once adorned the original.

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