The Sutton Hoo Helmet
early 7th century AD, most likely c. 600-625 - Iron cap and internal fittings; tinned copper-alloy (bronze) sheet decoration applied by the pressblech (die-stamping) process; cast copper-alloy gilt face and dragon fittings; gold; silver wire inlay; garnets in cloisonne cells with gold foil backing (except the left eye); originally lined with leather