At the entry point to The Vikings Begin exhibit is a replica of a 7th century metal helmet which can be touched.  Artifacts in the exhibit are in display cases.  Uppsala University's museum, Gustavianum in Sweden, produced the exhibition opening Saturday at the Nordic Museum in Ballard.  This helmet has more silver in it than the original which is more iron and copper.  (see nordicmuseum.org for more info)  ref to more photos online  of original artifacts and reconstructions LO Linesonly   preview of  at the Nordic Museum in Ballard   Thursday Oct 18, 2018
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