Sutton Hoo Cards
Description: The Sutton Hoo helmet is an ornately decorated Anglo-Saxon helmet found during a 1939 excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial. It was buried around 625 and is widely associated with King Rædwald of East Anglia; its elaborate decoration may have given it a secondary function akin to a crown. The helmet was both a functional piece of armour that would have offered considerable protection if ever used in warfare, and a decorative, prestigious piece of extravagant metalwork. It is described as "the most iconic object" from "one of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries ever made", and perhaps the most important known Anglo-Saxon artefact. The visage contains eyebrows, a nose, and moustache, creating the image of a man joined by ...
Description: The Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Helmet. An ornate Anglo-Saxon helmet found in the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial. It was buried around 625 and belonged to King Rædwald of East Anglia. It is one of the most important Anglo-Saxon artefacts to be found. Bold design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love Sutton Hoo and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon history. Design is available in time for Christmas.
