Robert Havell.A Saxon chief; Costume of a pagan Saxon chief. He wears a four-pointed helmet; a cuirass; and blue cloak. He stands on a dead body. In his hand he holds a cup. He also holds a spear and a shield armed with a boss.Image taken from The Costume of the original inhabitants of the British Islands from the earliest periods to the sixth century; to which is added that of theGothic nations on the Western Coasts of the Baltic; the ancestors of the Anglo-saxons and Anglo-Danes.Originally published / produced in R. Havell: London; 1815.R. Havell: London; 1815.From: The Costume of the original inhabitants of the Bri.141. h. 13. (1); plate XXIII opposite 56London; British Library.