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Name: Montefortino A 01 (London)
Robinson type: Montefortino A
Findspot: Unknown
Date: 4th to 3rd century BC
Now kept: British Museum, Inv./Accession no.:67.5-8.202

Dimensions: Unknown
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Remarks

Item details
Remarks:
  • Bulbous, bronze helmet bowl, with an integral plume holder at the apex.
  • The bottom edges of the helmet bowl are thickened and decorated with inscribed lines and punched patterns.
  • The helmet plume holder has a line of scales as decoration.
  • Photos (c) Mike Thomas and Cezary Wyszynski.
References:

Robinson, H.R. (1975), "The Armour of Imperial Rome", (Arms & Armour Press) , p.17, No2

Now kept: London

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