This helmet gives us an incredibly valuable insight into England in the seventh century, shedding light on ship burials, weaponry and moustache fashions of the day. The detail of decoration is staggering – the nose and eyebrows on the face make up a bird with outstretched wings and there are panels showing heroic scenes. It may have belonged to King Raedwald of East Anglia, and is one of only four Anglo-Saxon helmets to have been found in England.