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The only helmet that may be unmistakeably attributed to the Viking armor. It was found in 1943 in a burial mound near Gjermundbu, Norway. The Gjermundbu helmet, which dates approx. 970 AD, is now displayed in the Museum of National Antiquities (Oldsaksamlinga) in Oslo. This Viking helmet was found in nine separate fragments that allow to study its construction. The helmet consists of a framework in the form of a horizontal rim and two vertical metal strips, one of which goes from the back of the head to the forehead, and the other from ear to ear. Four plates are fastened to this framework with rivets, thus forming the helmet’s skullpiece. The faceplate, which provided facial and nasal protection, is fastened to the horizontal rim as well. It as well may be suggested that the back and sides of the neck were protected by an aventail. The Viking helmet from Gjermundby also probably had a pike at the apex and a leather chin strap. The faceplate had inlaid decoration.

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