Thread: Iron Helmet
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Old 12th October 2023, 09:08 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by Joe1475 View Post
The only thing I've found, touted to be original that resembles the construction and condition from around the same period is this one.
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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