Lamellenhelm

Colour photograph of a reconstruction of the Lamellenhelm from Niederstotzingen
Reconstruction of the Lamellenhelm from Niederstotzingen

The Lamellenhelm was a type of helmet used in Europe during the Early Middle Ages. Examples are characterized by caps made from overlapping lamellar scales, in addition to a brow plate, cheek guards, and camail. They are distinct from the contemporary spangenhelm and crested helmets also found in Europe and are mostly assosciated with the Avars of Pannonia and the Lombards of Italy.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Tweddle 1992, pp. 1082–1087.
  2. ↑ Steuer 1987, pp. 197–198, 229–230.

Bibliography

  • Steuer, Heiko (1987). "Helm und Ringschwert: Prunkbewaffnung und Rangabzeichen germanischer Krieger". In Häßler, Hans-Jürgen. Studien zur Sachsenforschung. 6. Hildesheim: Lax. pp. 189–236. ISBN 3-7848-1617-7. (in German)
  • Tweddle, Dominic (1992). The Anglian Helmet from 16–22 Coppergate (PDF). The Archaeology of York. 17/8. London: Council for British Archaeology. ISBN 1-872414-19-2.
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