spangenhelm with eyebrowsA spangenhelm was a type of helmet that originated in Central Asia and was introduced into Europe in the 6th century AD, remaining popular throughout the early Middle Ages. Metal strips called spangen in German connected three to six metal plates that met at the top. Spangenhelms often featured a nasal guard. This particular spangenhelm is of the nasal helmet type. Helmets like this were used all over Europe from the 9th century onwards and remained