14e eeuwse sugar loaf helm, 1.3 mm Viking ringen Closing method: laces

Closing method: laces

This type of seax was used in the early medieval period by various Germanic tribes

His most famous adventures include his defense of Ulster against the armies of Connacht and his epic battle against the hound of Culann

Two heads are depicted on the ring

14e eeuwse sugar loaf helm, 1.3 mm Viking ringen Closing method: lacesIn the early 14th century, great helms became more conical in shape. This design helped deflect blows and thrusts from lances away from the head, so the impact would not strike directly. This type of helmet is also called a sugar loaf because of its shape. In Spanish, it is known as the helmet of Zaragoza, as it was first introduced there on the Iberian Peninsula. Helmets like this remained in use throughout Europe until the end of the 14th century.