[Bill Grandy]

While my main interest is in later period stuff, I still can't help but marvel at some of the amazing craftsmanship and artwork of earlier period armor. Here are some beautiful recreations:

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/4774/

I really like the Vendel styled helmet here:
http://www.kentwebnet.com/1454/HeronArmour/notice/

And the master himself, Peter Fuller, with several periods of awesomeness... but that Beowulf helm is amazing:
http://www.medievalrepro.com/Premier.htm

[Dan Tucker]

you're totally right, Bill, those are some very beautiful helmets!
the Vendel, the spangens (?) on the first site, and the tourney great helm are incredible. I love the burgundy leather-covered hourglass guantlets and especially the horse armor-clad motorcycle on the third site.
thanks for sharing these pics of stunningly beautiful helmets (and other armor)!

[David Quivey]

Aye, great pieces, Bill! I've seen pics of the original the Vendel is based on, but I didn't know anyone made anything based on it. I've always been a fan of the early metalworkers and the art they produced. Lovely stuff!