Vendel I Helmet – 3D-Printed Replica
This replica is based on the Vendel I helmet, an iron and bronze spectacle helmet recovered from an undisturbed boat grave at Vendel Church in Uppland, Sweden. Dated to approximately 675–700 AD, the original belongs to the Vendel Period and is held in the collections of the Swedish History Museum, Stockholm. The design features a crested iron bowl, bronze fittings terminating in animal heads, and pressed bronze plates with figural motifs associated with elite warrior equipment of the late Germanic Iron Age.
The replica is produced as a reduced-scale 3D print and is available in the following materials:
Black nylon
The part receives a post-printing treatment prior to the Color Touch finish. This treatment increases resistance to external conditions, scratching, and rubbing. Colour remains stable and consistent across production batches. The surface presents a uniform finish of high quality.
White nylon
The part is polished after printing. This process produces a smoother surface and constitutes the most economical option among the available materials.
Bronze, gold-plated brass, or white rhodium-plated brass
Production follows the lost-wax casting process. A master model is first created in wax by 3D printing and forms an exact replica of the finished object. A plaster mould is then formed around the master. Once the mould is ready, liquid metal is introduced and the wax is removed, yielding a metal part with a refined surface.
Objects that exceed the maximum dimensions permitted by the respective production processes are supplied at a reduced scale relative to the original artefact. In certain cases, the model is hollowed to reduce material consumption and cost.
Dimensions:
Nylon versions: 6.4 × 9 cm (2.5 × 3.5 in)
Metal versions: 2.8 × 4 cm (1.1 × 1.6 in)
