Coppergate Helmet, Anglo-Saxon combat helmet in Yorkshire Museum, York, England.
The Coppergate Helmet contains iron plates with brass decorations, two cheek guards, and a protective mail curtain made of 1,947 individual rings.
This eighth-century helmet was found in 1982 during excavations for the Jorvik Viking Centre, preserved in exceptional condition within a wood-lined pit.
Latin inscriptions on the helmet mention Jesus Christ and include the name Oshere, demonstrating the fusion of military equipment with religious symbolism.
The helmet weighs 8.25 pounds and features an internal circumference of 25 inches, with an adjustable leather liner for comfortable wear.
The nasal strip displays interwoven beast patterns, while the eyebrows end in snarling animal heads, representing Anglo-Saxon metalwork techniques.
Location: City of York
Inception: 8 century
GPS coordinates: 53.96093,-1.08318
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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