Bojna "Praha" helmet - 9-10th century

Helmet description

This nasal helmet is composed of two parts linked by a top crosspiece characterized by a large number of rivets. A very similar specimen, but without a nasal, was discovered in Gnezdovo. This helmet, although it was used by Great Moravia warrior, client state of the Carolingians, was probably forged in Slavic territory.

The helmet was most probably found by an amateur in Bojná I (Valy) in 1997, before official excavations started in 2007. The hillfort Bojná was protected by massive walls (6 meters height) and was a very important place at the times. In the 9th century, the hillfort was densely populated and belonged to one of largest Great Moravian agglomeration in what is now Slovakia.
Many workshops (smithies as example) and hundreds artifacts were excavated at the site.
Along with artisanal and farmers tools, a large amount of weapons including battle axes, scramasaxes, swords and knives were found. The presence of elite warriors can be documented, among other evidences, by spurs, chain mail fragments, gold-plated parts of military equipment.

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Made of 2mm "st3" steel. Nasal part 3mm thickness.
Everything is hand-forged by quality craftmens. Chainmail is hand-made, from the wire, to the final riveting by a specialized maker. We do not provide any chainmail / helmet from India, or Pakistan!
Produced on order, within 4 weeks only!

Shipping costs are calculated after the helmet is manufactured.
Indeed, the weight of a helmet varies greatly, depending on the model, the size, and whether or not a chainmail aventail is added.

Customize your helmet!

Our helmets are fully customizable:

- You can choose the inner circumference of your helmet.
- You can choose three types of exterior finish: classic, "raw" or "blackened".
- You can add a chainmail aventail, open, or closed (protecting the face then).
- You can choose the diameter of the rings.
- You can add borders with brass rings on the outline of your aventail.
- You can choose the method of fixing your aventail: spaced holes, close holes, system, "gutter" system, and hooks.

Let's choose your exterior finishing!

1. Classic / Polished.
2. Raw / "rustic" look.
3. Blackened.

Would you like an aventail?

1. Closed aventail.
2. Open aventail.
3. Full face covering

Would you like brass rings all around the edges of your aventail?

1. Yes.
2. No, thank you.

What chainmail aventail fixing method do you want?

1. Espaced drilled holes (holes spaced 1,5 cm)
2. Espaced drilled holes (holes spaced 5 cm)
3. Hooks. Very common among Rus & Nomadic helmets.
4. "Gutter" system.

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How do we work?

Our team works with patience and thoroughness. We attach great importance to the quality of the finishes, both interior and exterior. All our helmets are suitable for combat (Eastern / Western / Huscarl style).
Our helmets are entirely custom made.



We manufacture ourselves chainmail, from the wire to the final riveting, and assembling. Find here a few pictures of our manufacturing process.