st wenceslaus nasal helmet Viking beenwindsels Helmets like this were worn

Helmets like this were worn throughout Europe from the second half of the 15th century

The coif has a triangular visor that protects the chin

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

and throughout the First Crusades

st wenceslaus nasal helmet Viking beenwindsels Helmets like this were wornSaint 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