Key Points –
– Steel two-part bowl with the nasal and rim attached using steel rivets.
– Foam and Goat-leather liner on the inside.
– Vegetable-tanned chin strap with D-buckle.
– Fits a head circumference of 56-58cm.

Description – 
The Norman Nasal Helmet was used by the army men of William the Conqueror during the Battle of Hastings in 1066 against England. The Normans were descendants of Vikings who settled in the North of France. They were fierce warriors and great archers, mounted on horses. The shape of the helmet was intentionally designed to provide a clear and panoramic view of the battlefield. The warriors wore these helmets on a woolen or felt cap to provide comfortable padding on the head. The shape of the skull, ridged in the center, provided adequate protection against the blows of arrows and maces. The helmets were practical but provided less protection against attacks. The charm of this helmet faded when other provinces of Europe began developing closed helmets for better protection.