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Originally Posted by cel7
According to literature, the model is called a "spangen" helmet and they were already popular in Roman times. The photo shown here comes from the website below.
https://www.thecollector.com/ancient...aracteristics/
The hinges of the cheek plates still seem too modern to me, but I give them the benefit of doubt. What strikes me is the even thickness of the cheek plates. The parts of a helmet were hammered at the time, but these look so perfect, no hammer marks. They look cut out. |
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