Staffordshire Hoard Helmets Revealed for Public Display
https://www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk/staffordshire-hoard-helmets-revealed-for-public-display
Research reveals approximately a third of the fragments in the Staffordshire Hoard come from a very high-status helmet. Helmets of its kind are rare – the Staffordshire Hoard helmet is one of a very small number to be found from this period – 600-650
I think it’s interesting that this Spagenhelm is clearly an adaptation of the Roman/Byzantine one as it maintains the same general shape, but significantly shortens the cheekplates. Furthermore, instead of being hinged cheekplates that can be removed and replaced, this is just one solid piece of the helmet. A very interesting find.