Which V&A object belongs in the Marvel Universe?

Here at the V&A, we have an incredible collection of objects that could easily fit in the Marvel Universe. From 16th century battle helmets to Queen Victoria’s diamond and sapphire coronet, you can choose where you think the object would sit best! See if your answer is the same as everyone else’s – let’s go!

Who would wear this 16th century helmet?

A 16th century Japanese iron helmet with 120 patinated russet iron plates riveted vertically on a stand against a purple blue background with a green and yellow halo. — Helmet V&A

A: Thor B: Hela C: Loki D: Valkyrie

Thor35%

Hela8%

Loki15%

Valkyrie42%

This helmet was made in Japan in the 16th century and features 120 patinated russet iron plates riveted vertically – it was really, really heavy to wear. You can see this helmet on display at V&A, South Kensington here.

Who would wear these seriously powerful looking 15th century gloves?

A pair of metal gauntlets in steel damascened set against a blue purple background with green and red halo. — gauntlets V&A

A: Thanos B: Iron Man C: Doctor Doom D: Winter Soldier

Thanos38%

Iron Man29%

Doctor Doom19%

Winter Soldier14%

These amazing 15th century, steel damascened gauntlets would have been for military wear and thought to be made for the son of Philip III of Spain. Fancy! You can see these gauntlets on display at V&A, South Kensington here.

Who would you trust with this sword?

An image of a cord wrapped slung samurai sword with gold inlay and silver ornate decor on the handle set against a blue purple background with green and red halo. — Samurai sword V&A

A: Deadpool B: Wolverine C: Blade D: Black Widow

Deadpool39%

Wolverine6%

Blade17%

Black Widow39%

This incredible 13th century tachi blade was made around 1420 and shows the level of craftsmanship at the time. Blades like this were only worn by senior samurai. You can see this sword on display at V&A, South Kensington here.

Who deserves this seriously sparkly crown?

An image of Queen Victoria's sapphire and diamond coronet set against a pink background with a blue halo. — queen victoria coronet V&A

A: Shuri B: Scarlett Witch C: Loki D: Hela

Shuri18%

Scarlett Witch41%

Loki29%

Hela12%

Prince Albert designed this crown for Queen Victoria when they got married. It is also one of the most priceless objects in the V&A – you can learn more about that and other objects here. You can see the coronet at the V&A, South Kensington here.

Who should suit up in this armour?

A photo of a haramaki suit of armour in shades of black orange and gold on a plinth against a pink background with blue halo. — japanese armour V&A

A: Iron Man B: War Machine C: Black Panther D: Wolverine

Iron Man18%

War Machine18%

Black Panther47%

Wolverine18%

This 19th century Haramaki suit of armour would look awesome on any of the above Marvel characters. You can see this on display at the V&A, South Kensington here.

Who should wield this mysterious scorpion ring?

A photo of a silver ring with writing around the edges and a dark engraved centre set against a blue purple background with a red and green halo. — Ring V&A

A: Doctor Strange B: Scarlet Witch C: Loki D: Agatha Harkness

Doctor Strange53%

Scarlet Witch0%

Loki33%

Agatha Harkness13%

This ring was made to protect against certain ailments or threats in the Middle Ages. Anything from toothache to warding off the evil eye, jewellery wasn’t just worn because it is pretty! You can view this ring by appointment here.

Who gets to claim this throne?

A red and gold 19th century gothic throne set against a royal blue background with a green halo — Armchair throne V&A

A: Shang-Chi B: Wenwu C: Loki D: Namor

Shang-Chi20%

Wenwu13%

Loki53%

Namor13%

This incredible 19th century gothic throne would have been a fantastic chair to receive an audience in! The woodwork is particularly beautiful. You can see this on display at the V&A, South Kensington here.