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Phrygian Caps or Helmets

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''A Phrygian cap is a soft felt conical cap with a pronounced front curving point. A Phrygian helmet is of similar form but constructed from iron or leather.''

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[[File:Helmet Boulogne.jpg|thumb|T44 Boulogne, MS11 f.104v late C10th]]
[[File:Helmet Hermann.jpg|thumb|A metal Phrygian Helm. C4th BC [Hermann Historica Munich Auction House]]]

'''Art'''<br>
* These are depicted in numerous manuscripts
'''Literature'''<br>
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'''Archaeology'''<br>
* None from the Viking Age
'''Discussion'''<br>
The much discussed subject of Anglo-Saxons wearing either Phrygian style caps or helmets has divided authors for over a century. Primarily the debate comes down to whether you believe that the Anglo-Saxon artist was just blindly copying late Roman models or whether he was depicting actual contempory head wear. <br>
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== See Also ==
[[Helmets]]<br>
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== References ==

* [*Hermann Historica Munich Auction House]
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