Slavic style spangenhelm

[Jeppe]

I just wanted to share some pictures of the first helmet I have made (about a year ago). It is based on the Spangenhelm from Batajnica.
The pattern I used as a starting point is from here:
http://www.millennia.f2s.com/spangenhelm.htm
The nasal and spectacle are my own design. It is all made from 14 Gauge mild steel.

The helmet just before final riveting.

Assembly after tempering

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other angle

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Unfortunately the surface coating I used removed the blue shine and left it looking like copper.

in use

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As you can see this is not an SCA helmet but for blunt steel reenactment.

/Jeppe

[Sevastian]

Nicely done! how was the blueing accomplished?

[Jeppe]

The blueing was done by tempering at 270C for 40 minutes
The golden was done by tempering at 230C for 40 minutes

I have a scientific grade oven at work that operates with 0.1C precision.

[Halberds]

It came out very nice, I like the hammered look on the panels.
Thanks for the pics.