Wczesnośredniowieczne hełmy jako uzbrojenie improwizowane w świetle źródeł antropologicznych i historycznych

Abstrakt

The article presents the issue of the prevalence of helmets in the early Middle Ages. The conclusions drawn from the currently available osteological and historical data indicate that peeling the enemy’s head during the fight was a priority target, but some of the wounded people survived. The low effectiveness of strikes can be explained by the prevalence of low-quality improvised Helmut and suitably trick headgear, generally made from leather.