Artefact of the Week – Henry VIII’s Horned Helmet, c. 1512 ...
Jul 11, 2018· The armour was gifted to King Henry VIII from Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in 1514. Only the helmet survives, probably due to the unusual design (it was originally thought to have belonged to King Henry VIII’s favourite court jester, Will Somers). ‘The Horned Helmet’ would have likely been designated for ceremonial purposes rather than ...