Coppergate helm, 1.6 mm Aventail:With unrivetted aventail The tent measures 4 x

The tent measures 4 x 6 metres

for making or repairing a hauberk of coif

Wearing the habit meant chastity and rejection of worldly possession

War hammers like this appeared in the second half of the 15th century and were mainly used in Italy

Rusland en de Britse eilanden

Coppergate helm, 1.6 mm Aventail:With unrivetted aventail The tent measures 4 xThis helmet is a replica of an Anglican helmet found in York (England). The helmet dates from the 8thcentury AD and is a unique find because just few helmets from this period have been found. An inscription was engraved on the brass edge: ? In the name of our lord Jesus, the holy spirit and god, and to all we say amen, Our Lord, Christ.? The original can be seen at the Jorvik Museum. The helmet is inlayed with leather for extra wearing comfort and is