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Name: Auxiliary Cavalry E 2 (Aalen)
Robinson type: Auxiliary Cavalry E
Findspot: Hoard found in a well.
Date: end 2nd, first half 3rd century AD.
Now kept: Aalen Museum, formerly held at Rainau-Buch.
Dimensions: Unknown
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Remarks:
  • Bronze or bronze sheet.
  • Designated as 'infantry helm' in reference, but clearly of this type and function.
  • The face is almost completely enclosed by the cheek guards, which are decorated with an embossed stylised representation of ears at the rear.
  • Photos (c) Alexandr Kolouch and Livius.org
References:
  • Filtzinger, P., (1986), "Die Römer in Baden-Würtenberg", (Theiss, Stuttgart), Taf.16, facing p.49.
Now kept: Aalen

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