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Published: 2012-04-16 21:30:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 4828; Favourites: 49; Downloads: 79
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Description This is another pic of my friend Jimmy wearing his Gnezdovo helmet. A pretty good recontruction of the original find. The sides of the mail can be hanged from the hook on the nasal bar to give additional protection for the face. Below is a pic of me wearing a helmet of similar contruction:

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ikkikumicov [2013-02-21 13:19:00 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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VendelRus In reply to ikkikumicov [2013-03-17 22:15:15 +0000 UTC]

He is

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AntonSWE [2013-01-25 17:43:51 +0000 UTC]

Were can i get such helmet for a decent price? I only found Thorkil made one but its to exepensive you guys know?

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VendelRus In reply to AntonSWE [2013-01-25 22:52:12 +0000 UTC]

Thorkils helmets cost quite a bit, but if you want the best it will cost. I would argue Thorkil makes the best reconstructions out there.

Jimmys helmet is, however, not made by thorkil. It was made by another Polish smith. I'm sorry to say most of my old links are dead. I can't seem to find the site. Below you have another version of the Gnezdovo helmet.

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Lycka till

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ClaraLindemann [2012-04-30 23:44:10 +0000 UTC]

I really must know XD
All the photos were taken in some sort of festival??

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VendelRus In reply to ClaraLindemann [2012-05-01 07:46:44 +0000 UTC]

No, not really. Some were taken at markets but most were taken during gatherings, feasts, or museum jobs. I have no problem finding excuses for dressing up in costume

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ClaraLindemann In reply to VendelRus [2012-05-02 03:54:10 +0000 UTC]

That's cool I'm dying to go festivals like those .. also finding myself a decent viking costume XD it's one of my favorite cultures
Great work on your pictures by the way

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walkelsass [2012-04-22 13:53:18 +0000 UTC]

Yeah nice looking pic!

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VendelRus In reply to walkelsass [2012-04-26 05:57:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanx friend!

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walkelsass In reply to VendelRus [2012-04-29 16:40:03 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome of course.

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CuSmith [2012-04-19 13:33:24 +0000 UTC]

Love it, where can I go to find pictures of the original?

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VendelRus In reply to CuSmith [2012-04-26 05:56:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanx!

The helmet is old ninth century and in pretty bad condition.

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CuSmith In reply to VendelRus [2012-05-04 18:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Ai, you weren't joking. Thanks for the links.

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PsykoHilly [2012-04-17 14:58:46 +0000 UTC]

Great shot!

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VendelRus In reply to PsykoHilly [2012-04-26 05:56:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Aranglinn [2012-04-17 04:12:30 +0000 UTC]

man I love the Gnezdovo helmet

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VendelRus In reply to Aranglinn [2012-04-26 05:57:02 +0000 UTC]

It's a very nice looking helmet

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Lerdavian [2012-04-17 03:37:38 +0000 UTC]

Awesome~!

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VendelRus In reply to Lerdavian [2012-04-26 05:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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NefariousDrO [2012-04-16 23:21:55 +0000 UTC]

That is so cool. I've seen pictures of the artifact, and wished I could have one of those, this looks fantastic.

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VendelRus In reply to NefariousDrO [2012-04-26 05:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for looking

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ArokhRider [2012-04-16 23:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Yours is cooler! Still, great picture, as always!

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VendelRus In reply to ArokhRider [2012-04-26 05:59:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanx! I know my helmet is cooler .

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