Calotte consisting of four segments held together by two iron bands arranged in a cross shape and rows of rivets at their edges. The edge of the calotte constructed in this way is joined by an iron band riveted to the calotte at the upper edge. On the back, an overlap of this band is closed with three rivets. In front a broad nasal with five rivets riveted to the rim band in the arched upper part. To the side of the nasal on the lower rim of the helmet, holes all around for attaching mail. Length 23 cm, width 19.5 cm, height without nasal approx. 14 cm, with nasal approx. 22 cm. Well preserved, professionally restored iron. Typical helmet shape of Scandinavian Varangians and East Slavic warriors in trade centres of early medieval Eastern Europe. Provenance: Spanish private collection, acquired in the Dutch art trade. Condition: II -Provenance: Spanish private collection, acquired in the Dutch art trade.