The helmet was speculated to reflect the power of an Anglo-Saxon king, despite its rusted ... The helmets were the armored head of a warrior and across the face was a bird with splayed wings ...

The famous helmet from the ship burial at ... the armor is made in a distinctive Anglo-Saxon style, and Gittos speculates the warrior had later asked English workers to make an ornate copy ...

The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Take a look below at these Anglo-Saxon treasures. Pieces of this helmet were found at Sutton ... day or night. A young warrior named Beowulf hears of Hrothgar’s troubles and sails to Hrothgar ...

The Sutton Hoo Helmet is one of the most important Anglo Saxon finds of all time. It was buried in the grave of a warrior chieftain. Alongside it were a vast array of weaponry and a 27-metre-long ...

A new viewing tower at an Anglo-Saxon burial ground has officially ... His discovery of a 1,300-year-old ship burial, including a warrior's helmet, gold belt buckle, sword and shield ...